Why Do Birds Build Nests on Front Doors? Our Unexpected Spring Visitors

Can you see the bird's nest? 

Early in the mornings, I've been hearing a strange knock at the door. Even the cat sits at the door staring. Each time I open the door, nobody is there. This has been going on for the longest time!

This morning I heard the knocking again... and again...

I crept up to the door, and ever so slowly turned the lock. Satisfied that the door was unlocked, I quickly yanked open the door. Suddenly a bird flew from my door wreath. Another bird (the mate?) lurked by and scolded me.

I realized that all that knocking was due to the birds building a nest! If you look at the upper left-hand side of my wreath you can spot the nest!

What a BIRD-BRAINED idea to build a nest on my door! Of course, I feel silly too for not noticing it earlier -- not to mention, this explains WHY I kept getting these strange leaves and twigs everywhere each time I opened my door! I kept telling everyone to WIPE YOUR FEET!!

Geesh, I wonder if those silly birds would have layed their eggs. Would have been a matter of time before those eggs had fallen.

Our trees are budding green, and flowers everywhere are peeking their heads. Spring is in the air!

Bird nest on front door wreath

Why Do Birds Build Nests in Door Wreaths?

As unusual as it seems, birds often choose front door wreaths because they provide many of the same features as a natural nesting site.

A wreath offers:

• Shelter from wind
• Good support for a nest
• Protection from rain
• A place that appears hidden from predators

Unfortunately, birds don't always realize how often a front door opens and closes!

I couldn't help but laugh at the choice they had made. If they had laid eggs there, every trip in or out of the house would have turned into quite an adventure.

Spring Has Arrived

Seeing those little birds busily gathering nesting material was one of the first signs that spring had truly arrived.

The trees were beginning to leaf out, flowers were blooming, and birds everywhere were busy preparing for a new season.

Moments like these remind me to slow down and notice the small things happening right outside my own front door. Sometimes nature has a way of surprising us in the most unexpected places.

Have you ever had birds build a nest in an unusual location around your home? I'd love to hear your story in the comments!

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