When we were having our house built, we had the choice between a Pine Tree and an Oak Tree. I didn't even have to think about it. I wanted the oak.
As our years and the tree have grown, the tree has become our favorite part of the yard. It's our beacon.
It has survived heavy rains and was shelter to all the spiders looking for dry land.
It has survived tropical storms and hurricanes.
It lived through a snow storm in Houston.
And it is now providing a safe place for a Mama Bird to await the hatching of her babies.
We ♥ our tree!
When we were having our house built, we had the choice between a Pine Tree and an Oak Tree. I didn't even have to think about it. I wanted the oak.
And it is now providing a safe place for a Mama Bird to await the hatching of her babies.
Wonderful seeing survival like this! And through it all, your tree just grows more beautiful each day! And the little birds are only too happy to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteIs that a mourning dove? I have not seen a nest in so long. The good nesting tree near my house is so thick you can't see a thing! I am sure there are birds or maybe squirrels in there!
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Great photos!
ReplyDeleteAwwww!!! Yay birdies!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood call on the tree and Mama dove looks so grateful.
ReplyDeleteWe are a confirmed tree-hugging family and you can't beat an oak!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you came to my house and photographed the tree in my front yard. I didn't think it survived the first winter, but it did and is flourishing now - and supporting bird families! What a great progression of photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat series and a surprise ending. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool story in photos...
ReplyDeleteMama bird looks so comfortable in your tree :-)
This was a fabulous post! Loved all the photos.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great pictorial post. Excellent!
ReplyDeletegreat! We have 2 and they shade the whole front yard!! love the pics!
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ReplyDeleteAwwww...that's cool. Every year, I've had morning doves nest in my Japanese dogwood, but every year, something (STUPID BLACKBIRDS) come and steal the egg. Hope you get babies soon!
ReplyDeleteAnd your tree loves you!
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Baby birdies. How cute. We have some nests around our place too, and I love how protective and caring the momma birds are when it comes to minding their nests and little birdies.