I've been doing a lot of cleaning up in the yard, cleaning out the shrubbery and getting things ready to take to my space at the shop. I've had this bird house for a couple of years. I brought it home to place a cross bar in the top so that I could hang it. To do that I had to unscrew the metal top. Needless to say, I never got around to it and just left it in the little side yard with the top on and the screws out. Looked fine all this time. Saturday I pulled it out and decided to put the screws back in and take it back to the shop the way it is.
I knew I had to lift off the top and carry it from the perches to get it back in the garage to finish the job. When I lifted off the roof, this is what I found. A little bird had managed to go up under the eaves and build a nest. Not just any nest, but an exquisite delicate perfect little nest! This is unlike any other nest we have had in our garden and what a pleasant surprise to find it still intact and perfect as nature made it. I was so gleeful to find this, I gently removed it and right now it is being stored in a sideways pot, waiting for it's permanent home somewhere in a very special place.
Here are some of my other nests I have collected. I purchased this one from Julie O'Keefe's Home and Garden. I love the little spotted eggs.
This is one of my favorite nests because it is rather large. I stuck one of my moss bunny stakes in it and filled it with white roses. My little mother goose is keeping a watchful eye.
I redid my terrarium in a more neutral color tone and added three nests to it, a couple of birds and some pretty green moss balls. I love the natural color scheme. Very peaceful and relaxing.
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Wednesdays Savvy Southern Style Primp Faded Charm Cottage
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Saturdays Funky Junk Interiors
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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So pretty! Love the birdhouse! I love when I find little nests...I always save them too! I need to see pictures of your shop!
Lorraine
I love those bird nests.So sweet not just for spring.But summer too!
Anne
Wow! What a wonderful surprise to find that nest in your birdhouse. That bird sure knew what it was doing!! Wonderful pictures.
Oh- I love it! I LOVE nests. Did you know that you are supposed to put one in your Christmas tree every year for blessings? I just discovered a mourning dove has built a nest in a tree right out in front of our downstairs bath. Now..the funny thing is that it is a faux tree that I put out there for that spot during the winter season. I guess I am stuck with it now for Spring. How funny is that!?!
Wow, You are the nest queen, I love them and what a cute surprise to find the nest in the bird house!
Carol
Gorgeous vignettes with natural pieces!!!
Shannon
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What a wonderful surprise to find the nest! Love your spring decor.
Wow, I love the way you did your terrarium, Maggie! That looks beautiful! I'm sure finding that nest must have been a surprise and I'm glad you have a place for it at your home.
visiting from Vintage Inspiration Friday : )
Your nests are wonderful! I'm a lover of all kinds of nests. Never too many.
Mary Alice
So pretty! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
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