Will She Return

by Pamela Tanton
(Baltimore, Maryland)

Yesterday morning (6th June), I noticed that a robin had started building a nest right on top of my balcony railing. It's wedged between the wall and a pot of mint. I couldn't believe she would build in an area where I'm constantly going in and out.

I figured I would let her know from the start that she'd be near me--I ate my meals inside, but only about six feet away from the nest. She did notice me, I'm certain, but it didn't seem to bother her.

This morning, she continued building, but I haven't seen her since about noon. The nest looks pretty finished to me, except there are a few stray twigs sitting in the bottom of it.

Is it possible that she didn't realize when she started that there are people here? We've been pretty quiet, but we do go in and out.

No children, just two adults and a small dog. I have lots of plants out there, and I have to take care of them.