You call this spring??? In Minnesota … yeah, we do.

My town made national weather headlines today. 13+ inches of snow fell overnight and we may get more today through tomorrow.  One observer in the area reported 15 inches as of this morning. This is the winter that won’t die! Arrgghh! Continue reading You call this spring??? In Minnesota … yeah, we do.

Robin’s Nest III– Final Chapter

(A running commentary compiled over the days since the last post.) We named our baby robins the Four Stooges: Moe, Larry, Curly, and Shemp. We don’t know who’s who yet, but one seems a bit bigger and one seems a bit Continue reading Robin’s Nest III– Final Chapter

Robin’s Nest II- the eggs have hatched!

I’m a little slow in my reporting, the chicks have been hatched for about two weeks. They seem to double in size almost every day, and barely fit into the nest. Momma Robin seems to have grudgingly accepted our presence, and Continue reading Robin’s Nest II- the eggs have hatched!

Nature questions- Robins and nests

A fascinating event is happening outside our kitchen window.  A robin, maybe one who’s been here for several years,  is building a nest. It’s almost mesmerizing to watch this female build such an amazing structure when you consider the fact Continue reading Nature questions- Robins and nests