Home, Sweet Home

We have had so many nesting birds on our property this spring it has sometimes felt like trespassing just  to set foot outside. While I try very hard not to upset any of the protective parents or disturb any of the vulnerable chicks I do have to be able to get my chores done. A pair of Cactus Wrens chose this Teddy Bear Cholla to construct a nest in, great choice, very well protected but did you have to chose one right next to the shed were I keep my dustbins? Now I feel as though I should wear a hard hat and a suit of armour every time I put the rubbish out! Really? I am not about to steal your babies, I promise!