Last week I noticed two birds making a nest in a bush outside of our living room window. I told the boys about it, and they have been diligently checking back to observe any changes. In the course of the week we've researched what kind birds they are, and we also noted 4 pretty eggs in the nest! It is so fun to observe nature with my little ones. There is something so special about being a kid and about being so in awe of everything around you. Sam drew this picture for his science folder. The kids check the nest several times each day hoping to soon see baby birds.
We have a strawberry patch, and who knew that it would feed the neighborhood bird population, and shelter baby bunnies. Every morning when I go outside robins, catbirds, and blackbirds will fly out of my strawberry patch leaving their pecked berries behind. Peter said he saw a blue jay in there yesterday, and I'm guessing the neighborhood cardinals have stopped by, too. I guess I'm going to have to get some netting! A few days ago as I was moving leaves to pick some berries two baby bunnies went running. No wonder this little lady has been hanging around the garden.
I was trying to figure out what the babies might be finding to eat in the strawberry patch. Yesterday I think I figured it out. First, I found that all but one of the sunflower plants have been eaten down to nothing. Then, I found my Black-Eyed Susan looking like this! Please note the untouched clover behind it! I had no idea that rabbits like to eat these flowers, but apparently they do. So, I doused it with pepper and we will hope cute baby bunnies leave the poor plant alone.
Thankfully, the wildlife isn't eating everything, and there have been some lovely flowers to enjoy!
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