So many of them went from holding tufts of green leaves to having no leaves at all over the course of just a few days. What is supposed to take weeks has gotten stuck on fast-forward. It seems like fall will be over before we know it.
One good thing about trees dropping their leaves is that you can get a peek at the places birds chose to hide their nests for the season. I am fascinated by bird nests. I think they are so cool -- how birds can salvage bits and pieces of this and that and shape them into the perfect family home. It's quite remarkable, really.
I have a small maple tree in my front yard that was one of the early ones to drop its leaves. As I walked past the tree to get my mail, I noticed a tiny nest in its branches.
I found this nest to be extra interesting. Woven in among the usual dried grasses were dog hair, yarn, and pillow stuffing. The dog hair I could explain -- I always give my Springer Spaniel a trim outside -- but the yarn and pillow stuffing baffle me. This must have been one clever and resourceful bird.
Bird's nests are fascinating. I've watched birds building a nest. Resourceful and energetic.
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