This morning we were looking out our den window. I spotted a moving van pulled up to the English ivy growing on one of our Pine Trees. It was moving day and here came our new neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. House Finch (Carpodacus Mexicanus). He was dressed smartly in a crimson and gray suit. She was more demure in her brownish gray striped jumpsuit.
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Mr. House Finch busied himself gathering nesting materials from around our roses. Mrs. Finch just supervised the operation from our grapevine trellis. We thought we heard them remark to each other what a prime location their new home was. Within sight of tall trees for cover, near enough to a handy suet feeder and not three feet from a birdbath full of fresh water. The couple had thought ahead. The grapevines would bear fruit in season. The privet bushes would provide berries in the fall. They will need hook-ups and change-of-address cards. There was so much to be done.
The friendly American Robin (Turdus Migratorius) perched on the fence and watched them move in. Later a carpenter Red Bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes Carolinus) started pounding on the side of the Pine Tree. It is nice to have helpful neighbors.
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The Finches appeared not to have any children. We feel certain they will be blessed with baby Finches in the coming months. We welcome our new neighbors and hope to see a lot of them.
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photos courtesy of dmckenzie
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