Protective Parents

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I went outside to hang up the laundry yesterday and realized after about 5 minutes that I was hearing an awful lot of racket from the birds. I looked up and these two guys were flying around and around the sky above me, chirping up a storm. They actually dive bombed me a number of times!

Our bluebird house has been empty for so long that I forget it's there. Obviously these two have taken up residence and are being very protective of whatever eggs or hatchlings are inside.

I think I'm going to have to wear a helmet to hang up the clothes! :-)

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  1. CarolApril 28, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    I love the sounds of birds. For the last 3 weeks there have two robins flying around, landing and enjoying our garden. I have been trying to get a photo, but each time I'm ready to 'click' off they fly. I think they now see this as a game!! I feel like the paparazzi!!

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  2. Lisa @ Life with 4!April 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    We have barn swallows that nest in our wood shed and shop. They are very protective also. Sometimes I'm afraid they will fly right into me when I'm out there! I love the sound of the little cheeps coming from the nest though. The kids love sitting back and watching the parents bring food to feed them.

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  3. NadineApril 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    We have two old bird houses that a flock of Tree Swallows come to each year. We just found 2 more houses at a garage sale and hung them up too! It is very enjoyable to watch them!

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