Nesting

by Rosanna Lynne Welter

31” by 34”

Once the leaves fall, it is remarkable to see how many bird nests have been hidden just a few steps away from us as birds raised their chicks. How did we not know? We probably walked within feet of these nests all summer. Did you know that birds become very secretive and quiet during nesting? They even vary the ways they fly to and from their nests to disguise their presence and confuse lurking predators.