Nests

I love birds. I've always fed the birds. When my kids were growing up we lived on the ranch in Eastern Oregon. The kids and I fed "our" birds ... and unintentionally a few gray squirrels as well... The ranch is a place where Bald Eagles nest in springtime. Of course I never fed them, but we always went up to the end of the valley to the reservoir to check on their nest. On our way to our Sophia's birthday party, we were at the ranch, and were pleasantly surprised that the eagles were back and already have a nest full of loud demanding babies! Here is the daddy on his way back to the nest.

He's gorgeous! Its amazing how big they are up close.

He checks things out before landing in the nest

and once there, he's not real happy the we're right below

Back at home, we have another nest. This one is in the Lemon tree... not way up at the top of a 100 ft. Pine. The momma bird was about to have a nervous breakdown as I tried to get this picture, so I decided to leave her alone and tend her eggs in peace... but isn't it a pretty sight?