Bird's Eye View: Backyard Bird Nesting Season in Texas

Why Birds Nest Close to Homes

Although it may seem surprising, many songbirds choose to build their nests close to people. Small ornamental trees, shrubs, and even hanging flower baskets can provide enough shelter to successfully raise a family. A low nest isn't necessarily a poor choice—dense branches and nearby cover can help hide it from predators.

Watching Without Disturbing

Finding an active bird's nest is always exciting, but it's best to admire it from a distance. Parent birds will usually continue caring for their eggs as long as they don't feel threatened. Limiting visits to quick observations helps reduce stress and gives the chicks the best chance of successfully hatching.

One of the unexpected rewards of creating a wildlife-friendly backyard is discovering moments like this. Every spring seems to bring a new surprise, whether it's nesting birds, butterflies, or other visitors enjoying the habitat we've worked so hard to create.

Backyard - Certifying for Wildlife Habitat

I found a bird's nest in my backyard.

But I'm concerned. The tree is less than 4 feet tall. I can't believe mama built her nest so close to the ground. Now I'm worried the stray cats will find this.

Sheba, standing under the nest. Don't worry, after taking my pictures, I found mama back in her nest, keeping her eggs warm. I wonder how soon it will be before they hatch!

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