Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Western Scrub Jay Nest

As part of our great front yard remodel, we cut down a tree.


Western Scrub Jay Nest
My boys brought me this nest that they found among the branches. I knew there was an abandoned nest up there and it was exciting to see it close-up.

Wester Scrub Jay Nest Close Up
We were able to only see the stick part from underneath but now we see it is lined with soft grasses for the eggs and babies.

We know it is from a Western Scrub Jay because we watched the baby birds fly away this past spring. We know they have a new tree to nest in across the yard...it has better protection and we think they may even have another nest there too.

Barb-Harmony Art Mom