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Throwback Thursdays...Spring Babies

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Throwback Thursdays...Spring Babies

 

We’ve been out checking for nests, not just bluebird nests but others as well. There are many that we can see on our walks but they’re just high enough to keep prying eyes away. 

 

 

This is a Moorhen nest from Green Cay Wetlands in Boynton Beach, FL

moorhen nest

 

 

I was reminded of all of the nests that we would see when we were in South Florida and walked at Green Cay Wetlands. 

 

Spring was so exciting because of all of the birds and reptiles (Barbara Todaro) who called the Wetlands home. One of the most prolific was the American Moorhen.

 

It was fun discovering them on our morning walks. Many were on the ground, visible from the boardwalk. 

 

 

Keep your eyes open when you’re out on your walks!  You never know what you might see!

 

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

I had no idea about Moohen birds.  Thank you for sharing that loveliness with us this morning.  Spring is bounding forth in our neck of the woods.  A

Feb 20, 2020 07:59 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  with spring comes the babies, I remember our old office had a pond out our office and all the babies ducks following mom around, so relaxing.

 

Feb 20, 2020 08:55 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy Streib - It is always fun to see the birds building their nests. Finding them in unusual places is also fascinating. I didn't know how many nests were in my tree in the courtyard until all the leaves fell.  There are 5 right now for future residents!

Feb 20, 2020 08:55 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, it is a bit early for nests around here.  Woke this morning with 8 degrees, and ocvered with snow.    We are seeing 2-3 storms bringing snow every week right now.  I am READY for spring.

Feb 20, 2020 09:23 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

I love Spring with new life whether it be birds or trees and flowers. Great capture. 

Feb 20, 2020 11:57 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy that does not look like a very safe place to build a nest so close to the ground.

Feb 20, 2020 02:37 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy a few years back a mamma dove decided to build a nest on a plant close to the front door.  Why I don't know as the front walk way has a lot of activity all day long. At times we'd go out and she might now be there - or out getting food.  We tried our best to stay away but I did have to take a few picks of the babies from time to time.  So fun to be on the look out for bird nest....well....birds in general.  Right now we've got a very busy and loud Mockingbird that sings all the time.  She's sits high up on our fireplace and we can hear her thoughout the house....very cool!

Feb 20, 2020 03:03 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin I'll bet you can find the nests tucked into little crevices along the side of buildings. 

Nina Hollander which means you must have a birthday soon!!!

Peter den Boer I love that you keep your feeders full!!!!  Do you have any bird boxes??

Feb 20, 2020 04:04 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

In about 30 days Kathy Streib 

Feb 21, 2020 04:05 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz they look like sandhill cranes, and I love them. 

Myrl Jeffcoat I wonder if much has changed since the invasive Burmese Python has invaded the area. 

Scott Godzyk I hear the beach calling your name. 

Feb 20, 2020 04:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Brian England I bet you could find some on your hikes!!! 

Barbara Todaro We do have gators here and I'm sure they're in the lake where we walk but not like Florida!  The only thing about the warmer weather coming...snakes. 

Feb 20, 2020 04:08 PM
Barbara Todaro

I'd take that over a gator anyday..... I pick those up....

Feb 20, 2020 05:05 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Kat Palmiotti there's so much to see especially if we're out in nature. 

Michael Jacobs we think we see but often don't. 

Sheila Anderson no bears here that I know of but I've actually seen deer on our walks. 

Feb 20, 2020 04:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD it becomes a little village or community of walkers, doesn't it. 

Carol Williams both. The boardwalk isn't that far above the water and often the birds were kind enough to build their nests close to the boardwalk. 

Feb 20, 2020 04:25 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel we learned about many new birds to us when we walked at Green Cay and are seeing some new-to-us birds here in Houston. 

Will Hamm that must have been so cute!  

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® grab your camera!!!!!  You can also see the squirrels nest in the trees when the leaves fall. 

 

Feb 20, 2020 05:00 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

There is definitely alot of courting activity going on around here - the birds, rabbits, squirels - and no doubt some next building although I have yet to set any. What fun to see these nests!

Jeff

Feb 20, 2020 05:02 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Yikes Joan Cox too cold for me!!! Hope Spring comes soon for you. 

Sharon Lee I think of you when we see our bluebirds!!

George Souto I agree. We once watched helpless to do anything as a bird's nest was being flooded when they had to let more water into the Wetlands area. 

Feb 20, 2020 05:33 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

HI Anna Banana Kruchten Broker/Owner, CRB, CRS we have a lot of Mockingbirds here...the state bird of Texas. Larry hates it when they eat the live mealworms that he puts out for the bluebirds. 

Barbara Todaro I know you do but I won't get near a snake. 

Feb 20, 2020 05:35 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jeff Dowler, CRS we pulled up to a store in a small shopping strip and there in the sign above the door, in a little space was a bird's nest. 

Feb 20, 2020 05:37 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I think birds and trees are just two of the most beautiful things created by God.

Feb 20, 2020 09:15 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

I remember those when I lived in Houston.  They were fun to watch

Feb 21, 2020 01:07 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Not too many nests where we usually walk...the mall. LOL

Too cold for outside walks here...although we did walk the neighborhood today and it was only 28 degrees.

Feb 21, 2020 01:48 PM
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