For the last week, I've noticed bits of mud and grass scattered near the back door. I thought Daisy was the guilty party. Then I looked up.
I had seen swallows flitting in and out of the garage, but the closed doors at night must have discouraged them. So, they settled on constructing their nest on the back porch, on the bricks, just under the eaves. They'll have great protection from the weather.
Swallows are so sweet! Hope you see them flying in there soon!
ReplyDeleteVery cool to watch the sparrows right outside your door.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an ideal place to me. Can't wait to see fledglings.
ReplyDeleteup close bird watching, how cool is that?
ReplyDeleteSwallows are amazing. They think they can build their nests just anywhere.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are going to have some babies, Janie.... The Swallows must not be afraid of you all. Keep us posted!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Good to see you are supporting locale birds, and enhancing the natural landscape around your house, even if in the immediate surroundings, it is a bit of a mess ...
ReplyDeletehow industrious
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool. Maybe they'll have chicks too.
ReplyDeleteI bet some babies are on the way! Thanks for sharing! enJOY your day!
ReplyDeleteWell What I Think Is That They Want To Live With You Only !! But Great..
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing more about your swallows.
ReplyDeleteIs it not wonderful when the world accepts our presence and continues on uninterrupted?
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight to watch a new generation start. Swallows are such beautiful little birds and I love watching the little ones growup and fledge....and all the mosquitos they eat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and have fun with them.
Blessings and smiles
I would love to see them build that nest.
ReplyDeleteThe Chinese think that the swallow's nest made from their spitum is very good for the lungs, People harvest them and sell them for a lot of money.
ReplyDeleteIn Parts of Malaysia, apparently people deliberately leave old houses vacant so the swallows can come to make their houses.
Came to your site Via Scenic Sunday.
I love the swallows! They are fun to watch, the way they flit around... we had several building nests on our front porch last summer. I will say they DO make a bit of a mess on the floor. :)
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