Wren in Wreath
by Ellie
(Southbury, CT)
A few weeks ago I walked past the grape vine wreath covered with silk hydrangeas I hung next to our front door and noticed things weren't the same as usual.
There seemed to be extra ornaments in the middle, with a tunnel-like entrance to a deep nest.
I noticed that whatever bird built this nest helped itself to the artificial leaves, etc. that adorned the wreath.
When I used my finger to point out the nest to my husband a tiny bird flew right past me. I didn't know at the time what type of bird it was until I heard the unusual sound it made and followed it to the source.
I soon heard some peeping but didn't see any little ones until days later. Now I can see three little heads near the entrance if I am very quiet and slow.
What perplexes me is that we have been going through a kitchen renovation and there have been contractors coming in and out past that wreath constantly and they have been using their chop saws, etc. not more than 6 feets away.
I am hoping I get to see the babies leave the nest. Finally, I'm a grandmother!
