The storm-dodging, corner-hugging wren is back. He's been roosting beneath the front porch eave for several nights now. I figure the heavy rains of recent days have him seeking shelter again.
Last winter and spring, he made it a habit. His mate even built a nest in the front door wreath. No eggs or babies seen, but the mother sat and sat for weeks. Eventually the nest was empty and mother was nowhere about. Now, it appears, the male is back and comfortable in his digs. I expect his partner eventually will return as well.
Happiness is for the birds--and for those of us who enjoy watching them. Hope soon to have the complete duo back.
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
![]()
In Hinds County, MS Near Raymond and Jackson
Where It All Began
Built in the 1850s in Raymond, MS
![]()
![]()
Track: "Origin of Species"
A personal journal chronicling my days of retirement in Mississippi
About Me
- Nancy
- In Terry, Mississippi, United States
- Welcome to my blog. Now that I have retired from my career in education in Montana and Maryland, I have returned to my native Mississippi. (I always tell people I only 'do' states with "M's.")
FEEDJIT Live Traffic Feed
NeoCounter
NeoKube
NeoFlags
NeoEarth
Welcome To Terry, Mississippi
In Hinds County, MS Near Raymond and Jackson
My Hometown of Raymond, Mississippi
Where It All Began
Hinds County, Mississippi Courthouse
Built in the 1850s in Raymond, MS
NeoCounter
NeoCounter
Seldom Scene MySpace Site
Seldom Scene Official Site
Del McCoury Band MySpace Site
Chris Smither's Album "Leave The Light On"
Track: "Origin of Species"
From Hawley's Blog re Chris Smither's "Origin of Species"
Chris Smither sticks it to the fundamentalists and their insistence on a literal interpretation of the Bible in "Origin of Species." It's a funny little ditty with some great lyrics. On the sons of Adam and Eve: "The human race survived because all of those brothers found wives, but where they came from there ain't nobody knows." On Noah's ark: "Then came the flood, go figure. Just like New Orleans, only bigger. ... How they fit that crowd is a mystery. It ain't down in the history, but it's a cinch they didn't live on cakes and jam. Lions don't eat cabbage, and in spite of that old adage, I ain't ever seen one lie down with a lamb." God's creation: "God said, 'I'll make some DNA. They can use it any way they want, from paramecium right up to man.' ... 'I'll just sit back in the shade while everyone gets laid. That's what I call intelligent design. Yeah, you and your cat named Felix are both wrapped up in that double helix. It's what we call intelligent design.'"
1 comment:
NR, let us hope the old saying that "house wrens bring good luck when they nest at your house" is true. I have been watching a wren build a nest in a hanging basket of spider plants on my patio. I am not superstitious but I'll take any sign or chance of luck that might come my way. However, it is simply fun just to enjoy the activities of these cute little birds, isn't it? I sure wish I had some of their energy!
Post a Comment