About a Tree

There is an ongoing debate in our home involving this tree.

Every few weeks Gary wants to cut it down. "It takes away from our view" is his reasoning.


But every spring this big giant becomes a welcoming home to at least one winged family.


This year is no exception.


Last week the girls and I welcomed the first day of spring by buying some new bird seed and making some bird feeders for the above tree.



Gabby had already discovered a new nest in another tree and we were all excited about providing Mama Bird with nourishment.

Mama Dove

Two Dove Eggs

As I was adding seed to the bird feeder that Miss Sophie Cate made last year I was surprised to find a Mama Bird had taken residency. The Mama bird is a House Finch and is common in the Sonoran Desert.

Sophie's bird feeder from last year became a perfect home for the Finch family

Five Speckled Pale Blue Finch Eggs

Mama Finch

Dada Finch

The girls and I were thrilled to discover the next day that the eggs had hatched!! Here is an updated picture of our five baby Puff Ball Finches!!

Five Little Puff Baby Finches

This little one was determined to be fed. Such a big mouth for an itty bitty birdie!

Two Sleeping Baby Finches

To Be Continued...