The Ball

Last entry was about the sock (Bushtit nest), this one is about the ball.

Marsh Wren Nest
Marsh Wren Nest

The Marsh Wren nest was another I wanted to try and capture.

Marsh Wren Nest
Marsh Wren Nest

These woven balls or domed nests are contructed mostly of reeds and grasses and lashed to the surrounding plants.

Marsh Wren Nest
Marsh Wren Nest

Another small bird that puts a lot work into their nest.

Marsh Wren Nest
Marsh Wren Nest

Of course all this hard work deserves a time out for a little song.

Killdeer
Killdeer

Other birds from today were this Killdeer.

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon`s)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon`s)

Yellow-rumped Warblers were everywhere.

Sandhill Crane Nest
Sandhill Crane Nest

Two to three weeks yet before there will be any action here.

Wood Duck
Wood Duck

But some new arrivals have started showing up.