July 2020 Bird's Nest - Respite from the Summer Heat

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

Welcome old friends and new to the Bird's Nest. Speaking for Michigan, it looks like summer is gonna be a scorcher here Thanks goodness the Bird's Nest is a shaded area so that we can visit without getting heatstroke

Blue Skies - Marjolein Bastin .

Among the trees is a bird's nest,

and in the nest her three eggs rest,

and in each egg, Hush, you'll be heard!

There lies asleep A tiny bird.

Written by H.N. Bialik

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

@possummink added these images on the June thread so I though I'd bring 'em over.

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@Bird mama

We're so excited to have our 3rd nest with bluebird eggs for this year!

So far 10 baby bluebirds have entered our bird world, now expecting another 5!

SO exciting!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

KaySD · ‎08-16-2016

@KingstonsMom Hi, I just stumbled on your post, and it made me very happy to think of those baby blues!

geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

July is starting out extremely hot and humid here, with heat indexes heading up to 110* through the next few days. But that's typical for this time of year. Every year it still seems to surprise me that it gets that uncomfortable, though.😄

The only things that seem to be active are the bugs. Even my hummingbirds are only out in the early morning and evening.

Thank heaven for a functioning air conditioner and television.👍

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

@KingstonsMom I have 2 sparrow birdhouses and I know the excitement

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

Transferred from the June Bird's Nest:

Viva923 writes:

hey all

quick check in. Ran behind on chores today but eventually did get walk in. Now catching up on what I have to do next.

not humid today but very warm full sun.

ok guys later

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise

SoX · ‎03-15-2010

July is coming in as a typical hot month ... 90s with little rain for the next week.

That makes me sad --- my crazy nextdoor neighbors will probably have a yard full of visitors ... not one of whom will be wearing a mask, and with loud music going until the cows come home. Add to that the M80s and other loud fireworks ... and I just want to run away somewhere.

Good news is that my Robin family has finally flown the coop and I have my yard back!

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

I checked my local forecast about 30 minutes ago @SoX

July 1 Mostly Sunny 87/67

July 2 Mostly Sunny 90/69

July 3 Partly Cloudy 93/70

July 4 Mostly Sunny 93/70

July 5 Mostly Sunny 93/71

July 6 Partly Cloudy 93/72

July 7 Partly Cloudy 92/72

July 8 PM Thunderstorms (if I'm lucky) 92/71

July 9 Partly Cloudy 93/71

July 10 Partly Cloudy 93/71

And people wonder why I'm not crazy about summer

Thank goodness for the silver maple in the front yard and the fact that I am in a 2 story house. I have the sprinkler going in the front yard and will spend a few hours soaking it (want it really saturated). The area I am watering is shaded.

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise