Wordless Wednesday ~ Motherhood in a Saguaro Cactus
I was showing a home in Sun City West this morning. As I left the property I glanced over towards the neighbors Saguaro. Hidden in the middle of the large arms of the Saguaro Cactus amist cacti blooms and thorns was a lone bird. Here she sat keeping her eggs warm, away from preditors.
Aaww! That's so adorable. I guess it's pretty safe in there, from any prey. Is there something about their feathers that protects them from the cactus spikes?
Hmm- flowers and nests - this cactus if a great home-- in fact I think I have shown worse!
Debra, the bird was in a very old cactus, tall with many arms. I would safely guess that the cactus was at least 100 years old.
Leolinda, That is a touching photos. And I hope the bird isn't touching those spines too much.
Leolinda: Motherhood in a Saguaro Cactus... sounds pretty painful to me... unless, that is, you are another Saguaro Cactus... LOL.
Seriously, it looks like this little momma bird really knows her stuff. What a great place to build a nest. Thanks for this adorable picture.
Gary, she's sitting in a bed of twigs.
Karen Anne, she looked comfortable and was definitely safe from most predators. It was a tall cactus and I stood in the bed of my husband's truck to take this picture.
It is a little tricky trying to eat these... I bet!
your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!
It's like living with a permanent security system! How safe they must feel living in there! Great shot!
Leolinda,
What an interesting photo. I think that's a pretty safe haven.
Connie Lou
Ohh don't you just love the saquaro's? I love Spring time when they are in full bloom...mother nature at it's best!
Cheron Lange
Sharon, sitting on top of the world, away from the coyotes
Connie, but she is closer to the hawks.
Cheron, yep...they resemble big giants from long ago.
Hi Leolinda... what an interesting pic. I am surprised the bird was about to build a nest there without injuring itself! But now that it's built the security factor has to be great!
Great photo! Could be a harsh learning experience for the chicks when the decide they want to get mobile, though... Ouch!
Laura, I've wondered where I took this picture, so that I could go back to observe the chicks.
What a bueatiful photograph. Thank you for sharing! I've got a lot of nests outside of my house, but no saguaros.
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