Day 61: Even the most skilled builders cannot foresee every eventuality. Robins frequently return to the same nesting site in subsequent breeding seasons, building a new nest on top of one or more old structures. This one has at least one more tier, possibly two or three, although it's difficult to tell because the old framework has been lavishly decorated with lichen and moss. The newest nest was no doubt erected on the level, however, the older supports had canted to one side in a robin-sized rendition of Pisa's famous Leaning Tower. Alas, the underpinnings failed due to heavy rain, snow and wind in some combination or another, and the dwelling dislodged from the interior of my yew hedge to land intact in the yard. Somebody needs to start shopping for a new place to raise the kids.
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