The Nest

This is a new one to me. I've never seen a bird's nest like this one before. I once found a robin that was guarding her nest. I recently showed you a blue jay that was building a nest. I've seen squirrel's nests. But this one is different.

It was out there hanging by just the two sides. And it wasn't very high off the ground. There were not many other branches or thick brush to hide it at all. It seemed so vulnerable there all by itself. For one moment I wanted to pluck it from its place and examine it, and the next moment I wanted to protect it from that very act.

I wonder if this is a new nest or an old one. It isn't very big. I could hold it comfortably in one hand. I almost thought it was a hornets nest at first because of its small size. And the craftsmanship is just amazing. Could a human make something like this so easily?

It was hard not to feel bad and good at the same time while looking at it. It seemed like it couldn't stand even the smallest breeze, but yet there it is. And then the thought of the new life that could be resting in that little bowl made me feel so very happy.

The nest is in this last picture too. Right in the center. Click the picture if you'd like a better look. Backspace will bring you right back here. This nest is such a small thing, but it brought me a large new adventure. I'm glad I found it.


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