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A lovely little pair of purple finches were making a nest a couple weeks ago, I noticed. That's one of my favorite local wild birds, so I was pleased they chose my porch. Monday, my gallant fellow climbed up and snapped this photo of the fruit of the little pair's loins. Or future potential fruit. Or. Whatever.
Wednesday, the nest was bare, bereft of its little clutch of eggs. :(
THere were no broken shells about, so I'd rule out predator birds who would have eaten the eggs. The nest was intact, just the eggs gone. I dunno-- snake? I've never seen a raccoon around here. I'm puzzled and a little sad.
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I'd say a predatory bird. They can snatch an egg and be gone in a second. The shells could be just about anywhere, but probably under a perching spot that's fairly close.
That is sad :(
Awe. Now I has a sad too.
Such is the way of things.
What a shame! Hopefully the nesting pair will come back with their next brood.
That sucks, and agree with Jon...
Y'all got bluejays in them there parts?? They're notorious nest robbers.
Poor little clutch. :(
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