Previously, I thought that the bird's nest on our front porch was a barn swallow nest but Dan and I saw a bird there feeding the babies yesterday and nope, not a barn swallow. Based on my Cornell Lab of Ornithology app and some googling, I'm pretty sure it's an Eastern Phoebe.I've also learned a little bit about baby birds, including fecal sacs. Go ahead. Ask. I have pictures.
Anyway, the barn swallows are still around. Apparently our back porch fan is their hangout of choice.And in other fun nature news, check out the guy I found trying to swim in our pool yesterday evening.He was a little over two inches long and quite the interesting little character. I rescued him from the pool then proceeded to camera-stalk him for a bit. Turns out he (or she really. I can't sex caterpillars, nor will I try) is a Large Tolype moth larva. I so hope I can see one of those moths around here. They are amazingly fluffy. Seriously, check it out! It's like Gidget in moth form!
Ooo, totally awesome moth! I can definitely see the Gidgie in that one. Just don't let your chicken near it (did you read her story on her tag?) Love, MIL
ReplyDeleteI did - it almost made me sad to eat eggs! :D And yes, I really hope I get a chance to see a Gidgie-moth live and in person!
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