Silly Mama Bird

What was she thinking building her nest at eye level of two wild boys??? Over the past few weeks we've enjoyed an up-close nature lesson that I fear will have a tragic end.

Luckily, Mama Bird doesn't seem too bothered by us. Her nest has been hit by a baseball twice and peered at countless times by two noisy boys shouting, "LOOK, A NEST!!!". When we first discovered her nest and five speckled eggs, I felt sure that she'd abandon them soon enough. But, each day, she endures our curiosity and returns to her post. Steve has even taken to feeding her, calling her "a part of our family". Soon enough, we'll have a few more "family members" to peer at.

So, what kind of bird is she? She's a little brown bird and her eggs are white with red speckles. Gramps, please consult your bird books and let us know.