nesting

perched perfectly

a crafted basket called home

fragile and strong

Sometimes natural history observations are about seeing the evidence and echoes of life, rather than seeing a species in action. Abandoned bird nests – easily seen when the leaves have fallen, during the autumn and winter – are examples of this. These nests sit empty now but it’s comforting to know they once housed perfect tiny eggs, and hopefully some of those eggs hatched and stayed safe and eventually the baby birds fledged.

And, of course, we often think of nesting as we enter the colder season (here in the northern hemisphere anyway!).

Happy Nesting to all.

© Christopher M Buddle 2024