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Back in March, I bought this sad, scraggly viola plant from Lidl: I'm not great at keeping plants alive, but gently caress it, if we were going to be stuck at home, I'd have plenty of time to take care of it. Some birds even started hanging around it!  Day One I took it down to water it yesterday and discovered these squatters.  I hung the basket back up, because I didn't want to mess with it. The plant's gonna die, because I don't know if it's safe for the birds. Sorry buddy. I tried. So instead of trying to keep a plant alive and failing as usual, I'm going to keep an eye on this bird's nest. My plan is to check in once a day when the parents are out and snap a photo to see how the little guys are doing. I'm that bored. I've got my high-tech set up to take photos and potentially videos:   Day Two  A fifth egg has appeared! So we've got five eggs. Eggs that need names. Google tells me it takes 12-14 days to incubate robin's eggs (I think they're robins, anyway)!
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hmmm...I was planning to visit the bird sanctuary before quarantine
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Apr 5, 2020 18:09
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you bird watching son of a bitch Just look at you Watching a drat nest like some kind of freakin bird watching rear end. I can't even believe this guy. I WON'T believe this guy. Wow. Next I bet you post even MORE pictures of those drat birds you sick, sick coward
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Apr 5, 2020 18:11
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someone should tell those birds he got a hidden camera pointed on them and their new housing is sort of a sliver situation
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Apr 5, 2020 18:15
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I'm pretty sure that bird is a female house finch e: like so 
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Apr 5, 2020 18:16
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In about a month it'll be time to start chasing hordes of grackles out of the garden with a weed whacker. Anyone know what scares grackles away? cause it's not dogs, airhorns or wooden owls. Mirrors are supposed to work?
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Apr 5, 2020 19:16
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Tom Gorman posted:In about a month it'll be time to start chasing hordes of grackles out of the garden with a weed whacker. 1.  2. 
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Apr 5, 2020 20:00
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Big Beef City posted:1. drat son
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Apr 5, 2020 20:14
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how could i let this happen
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Apr 5, 2020 20:26
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should put that skull in the planter instead and get the birds to nest in it. missed opportunity but there's always next time
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Apr 5, 2020 20:27
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I woke up early this morning, tossed my robe on lit up a cigarette, and poured some coffee with whisky. Sat out there on the porch for a few minutes, saw a robin that seemed interesting to me for some reason. “Boy”, i thought, “I hope that robin knows about the hawk sitting there OH GOD NO!” I don”t think I will be bird watching again any time soon.
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Apr 5, 2020 20:37
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Nigmaetcetera posted:I woke up early this morning, tossed my robe on lit up a cigarette, and poured some coffee with whisky. Sat out there on the porch for a few minutes, saw a robin that seemed interesting to me for some reason. “Boy”, i thought, “I hope that robin knows about the hawk sitting there OH GOD NO!” I don”t think I will be bird watching again any time soon. That's the best kind of bird watch
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Apr 6, 2020 16:35
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We have started getting Mudbirds. Im pretty sure they're a type of swallow. The little guys are very energetic and acrobatic.
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Apr 6, 2020 17:20
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uaCG2lvE9w
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Apr 6, 2020 17:22
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Zippy the Bummer posted:should put that skull in the planter instead and get the birds to nest in it. missed opportunity but there's always next time Yeah, I'm disappointed in the birds being so pedestrian with their choice. Day Three  Still five eggs, no change aside from positioning.
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Apr 6, 2020 22:47
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VERY COOL I LOVE IT
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Apr 6, 2020 22:52
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Names: Boris It's the least we could do
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Apr 6, 2020 22:55
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i saw a bird once
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Apr 6, 2020 22:56
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numberoneposter posted:i saw a bird once Horrible creatures.
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Apr 6, 2020 23:00
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Chomp8645 posted:Horrible creatures.
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Apr 6, 2020 23:02
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where are you op? those don't look like robin eggs in the photos, would agree with poverty goat that its likely the finch that was casing the joint. i'd make sure you don't move the plant at all, or go to close to it, as house finches will abandon eggs and nests. it's not worth the risk! the camera set up looks awesome if you can use that without casing disturbance instead. the plant will probably survive until they brood and fly, though it'll look worse for wear. godspeed!
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Apr 6, 2020 23:07
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I'm in Northern Virginia. I just guessed they were robins, because there's a tree outside of our balcony that attracts a lot of them. The male had some red on its chest too. Plus the eggs are sorta blue. Mom bird was flirting around and I got a couple pictures through the door, that are better than the one I had:   I also did some googling and a type of finch seems likely, based solely on the fact an article said they like to make nests in hanging planters. And don't worry, I haven't touched the planter since I discovered the nest. In unrelated news, I went for a walk today. Can anybody tell me what kind of skull this is? https://i.imgur.com/MDk13yS.jpg
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Apr 7, 2020 01:27
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I keep seeing a wood pecker in my tree. I fear for my tree's well being. I threw a rock, but the bird came right back. What can I do? Is my tree in danger?
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Apr 7, 2020 01:31
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a fun thing about house finches is that they're actually an invasive, introduced species that someone released in long island in the 50s or so. all of the billions of house finches in the eastern united states, compromising the majority of the birds at every bird feeder east of the mojave, come from this single event less than 100 years ago
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Apr 7, 2020 01:35
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by the way, the audubon app is really good for identifying birds quickly by size, color, etc. it's a good time to be stuck at home looking at birds because they're all migrating right now so you might see some cool friends passing through that are only in your area for a few days every year
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Apr 7, 2020 01:43
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really creepy taking pictures of your neighbors op or so ive been told
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Apr 7, 2020 01:45
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Put one egg in each eye socket of the skull.
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Apr 7, 2020 02:45
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No just leave them alone
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Apr 7, 2020 02:47
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juggle the eggs
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Apr 7, 2020 02:47
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Saw my first Black-headed grosbeak of the season yesterday. Mrs. Genesplicer and I compete to has the most first sightings each season. So far, I'm up, 2-1 Waiting for the Western Tanagers and Various oriole species to show. I also got a Rufus Hummingbird. She got a Boat-tailed Grackle.
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Apr 7, 2020 02:54
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grill youre saelf posted:I keep seeing a wood pecker in my tree. I fear for my tree's well being. I threw a rock, but the bird came right back. What can I do? Is my tree in danger? The woodpecker's probably eating bugs on the tree. Woodpeckers prefer to drill holes in dead trees, live trees attract bugs to eat.
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Apr 7, 2020 03:14
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grill youre saelf posted:I keep seeing a wood pecker in my tree. I fear for my tree's well being. I threw a rock, but the bird came right back. What can I do? Is my tree in danger? we got woodpeckers attacking our house. Your tree will probably survive, but god help you if it moves to your house. we haven't been able to get rid of the one drilling our siding.
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Apr 7, 2020 03:47
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Genesplicer posted:Saw my first Black-headed grosbeak of the season yesterday. Mrs. Genesplicer and I compete to has the most first sightings each season. So far, I'm up, 2-1 Waiting for the Western Tanagers and Various oriole species to show. I also got a Rufus Hummingbird. She got a Boat-tailed Grackle. You guys go to bird college together or what buddy
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Apr 7, 2020 04:01
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LadyPictureShow posted:
I’m only an expert in screaming skulls and that skull looks pretty quiet. But I’d guess it’s a raccoon skull. Just a guess though.
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Apr 7, 2020 04:39
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Day Four Boris and Co. continue to be lazy do-nothings. The plant leaves are still surprisingly green. There was a bit of a bird tussle today. 
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Apr 8, 2020 04:45
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Thanks for the update op how is the wife
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poverty goat posted:a fun thing about house finches is that they're actually an invasive, introduced species that someone released in long island in the 50s or so. all of the billions of house finches in the eastern united states, compromising the majority of the birds at every bird feeder east of the mojave, come from this single event less than 100 years ago This is incorrect. House finches are native to North America. House sparrows are introduced.
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Oh, and the birds nesting in the plant are house finches. Oh and OP also please water the plant, don't let it die. The finches will need the leaves for cover to prevent egg-thieves and other predators.
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