Watch the birdie - we have eggs

About a week after discovering a nest in a flower wreath on my front porch, I am proud to announce that we have eggs.

I am feeling like an expectant parent, waiting for the eggs to hatch.

I still don't know what type of bird has decided to create a home on my front porch. Maybe the eggs are a clue. Some bird lover may be able to tell me by looking at the eggs. If you know, just post a comment to this story.

I can say that I am still trying to capture a good image of the bird to post here on the Web site. When they fly off, they head high up in a tree in my front yard, so it's tough to see them, let alone have them in focus with my camera so high up in the tree. 

But, I can try to describe them. They are somewhat small, certainly not nearly as big as a blue jay, robin or cardinal. They are mainly gray in color, though the male has a red tinge on its head and upper body.

At least, I believe it's the male that is red. I'm making this assumption only on the knowledge that the male cardinal is the one that is bright red, while the female is not.

By the way, just so you know, the bird flies off when we open the front door. After peaking in the nest after one of my exits, I noticed the eggs, grabbed the camera and took the picture. Now we are trying to avoid using the front door when at all possible. We don't want to disturb nature at work.

Anyway, I will certainly keep you posted on the progress of my birds and eggs. I have no idea how long it takes a bird egg to hatch, but I will let you know when it does.

Ken Buday is the editor of the Havelock News