tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post2172828214194396264..comments2024-03-29T03:11:25.752-04:00Comments on The Sage Butterfly: Flying Practice with the WrensThe Sage Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-38725944680292471942011-06-24T09:50:25.199-04:002011-06-24T09:50:25.199-04:00@Bridget I feel very privileged indeed. I always l...@<a href="#c8329859015440544526" rel="nofollow">Bridget</a> I feel very privileged indeed. I always learn things I never knew before.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-65683744034306050832011-06-24T09:49:41.693-04:002011-06-24T09:49:41.693-04:00@Greenearth Thank you...I enjoyed it very much.@<a href="#c6526298653110209580" rel="nofollow">Greenearth</a> Thank you...I enjoyed it very much.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-58529102165328111082011-06-24T09:48:55.651-04:002011-06-24T09:48:55.651-04:00@Tracy Isn't it interesting to watch how they ...@<a href="#c3271094383031492155" rel="nofollow">Tracy</a> Isn't it interesting to watch how they feed them and remove the fecal sac? I am always amazed...The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-65040944600829378382011-06-24T09:46:03.499-04:002011-06-24T09:46:03.499-04:00@Suzy Barile Oh my goodness! You were such good bi...@<a href="#c6920505279014280261" rel="nofollow">Suzy Barile</a> Oh my goodness! You were such good bird godparents to help and protect them so carefully. I probably would have done the same. I have touched nestlings and never had the parents reject them. I wonder if that is a myth that they reject them after being touched by humans.<br /><br />I appreciate the snakes when they control the moles, voles, and insects. However, I can't say I appreciate when they go after eggs or nestlings. I suppose we can't really dictate to them what they must eat or not eat.<br /><br />I hope all goes well...good luck!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-69205052790142802612011-06-23T08:18:39.105-04:002011-06-23T08:18:39.105-04:00Last night we discovered a black snake in the porc...Last night we discovered a black snake in the porch plant where we'd been watching baby wrens hatch and grow. I yelled to my husband, "A snake has the babies! A snake has the babies!" I've never seen him jump so fast!<br /><br />He removed the snake -- one baby was dead and two others hopped out of the plant's pot and onto the porch the moment he removed the snake. Then we were faced with getting them back in the nest as they hopped around the porch, testing their wings. My husband placed some construction netting around the pot's exterior to build it up some and keep the babies from jumping out again, then put them back. We were careful not to touch them, but were fearful Mama would not come back -- we don't know if she was there when the snake arrived.<br /><br />This morning when I checked on the babies, they were jumping around in the plant and crying. I was ready to find out what to do with orphan wrens when I heard a lot of squawking and discovered Mama had returned!<br /><br />We both are at work today and can only hope all will be OK when we return! What an experience!!Suzy Barilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700213514752711907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-32710943830314921552011-06-23T00:03:53.725-04:002011-06-23T00:03:53.725-04:00When I was little, I remember tiny starlings used ...When I was little, I remember tiny starlings used to build nests on my grandmother's porch. This post brought back memories.Tracyhttp://edenscontainer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-65262986531102095802011-06-22T04:23:10.966-04:002011-06-22T04:23:10.966-04:00What a wonderful story. How special to share the j...What a wonderful story. How special to share the journey with these nesting birds.agreenearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309724297531680581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-83298590154405445262011-06-22T03:59:37.639-04:002011-06-22T03:59:37.639-04:00It's always a privilege to be able to observe ...It's always a privilege to be able to observe nature so closely.Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-87249309314494626902011-06-21T22:12:28.028-04:002011-06-21T22:12:28.028-04:00What a wonderful post!!! I have wrens in two of my...What a wonderful post!!! I have wrens in two of my bird houses but had a dead baby in one of the houses. I removed the baby but I'm not sure what happened to the rest of the babies. I love your wren story!!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-83095105968871773472011-06-21T21:19:57.178-04:002011-06-21T21:19:57.178-04:00How fun to be able to watch them from beginning to...How fun to be able to watch them from beginning to going out on theri own. We had a nest of finch near a often used fence gate. I missed thier fledge and now miss thier sounds.joenehttp://www.joenesgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-70018206604337463772011-06-21T09:06:49.973-04:002011-06-21T09:06:49.973-04:00@Lancashire rose We had left the nest. We left it ...@<a href="#c710277546735851600" rel="nofollow">Lancashire rose</a> We had left the nest. We left it for a while just in case they returned for another round, and then we forgot about it. We will have to remove it this year because we need to powerwash and all of that stuff. I am still pondering where I should move it...The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-944333824534135012011-06-21T09:05:08.948-04:002011-06-21T09:05:08.948-04:00@elaine rickett Indeed, I feel very privileged to ...@<a href="#c9015844398675356893" rel="nofollow">elaine rickett</a> Indeed, I feel very privileged to have witnessed it and been a small part of it. ...makes me feel as if I am working with nature instead of against it.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-80868024405980207382011-06-21T09:04:05.841-04:002011-06-21T09:04:05.841-04:00@Mrs Bok - The Bok Flock For me, I need to flow wi...@<a href="#c188464919061396223" rel="nofollow">Mrs Bok - The Bok Flock</a> For me, I need to flow with the natural cycle and not worry so much about them or become disappointed when one is lost to the nature of things.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-76500480982232687592011-06-21T09:03:07.091-04:002011-06-21T09:03:07.091-04:00@Island Threads It was me being overprotective. I ...@<a href="#c6915965494718644682" rel="nofollow">Island Threads</a> It was me being overprotective. I did not see them fledge, so I don't know how it went...but I guess they did fine.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-2363277542184083442011-06-21T09:02:10.492-04:002011-06-21T09:02:10.492-04:00@Pam's English Garden We have nest boxes as we...@<a href="#c7475603895959980272" rel="nofollow">Pam's English Garden</a> We have nest boxes as well, but inevitably some birds nest elsewhere...in the arborvitaes, shrubs, small trees, and under the stairs.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-36444892208529781502011-06-21T09:00:51.291-04:002011-06-21T09:00:51.291-04:00@Cathy and Steve Doesn't that just break your ...@<a href="#c5239034321294001529" rel="nofollow">Cathy and Steve</a> Doesn't that just break your heart? I also realize it is the circle of life, but I get a bit attached. It is a constant struggle for me to let go, let nature...The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-74387243136138388852011-06-21T08:59:33.515-04:002011-06-21T08:59:33.515-04:00@Debbie Amazing! I bet that was a very pleasant ex...@<a href="#c7598031252681727373" rel="nofollow">Debbie</a> Amazing! I bet that was a very pleasant experience. I look forward to seeing them.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-48743695383826628932011-06-21T08:58:32.883-04:002011-06-21T08:58:32.883-04:00@Ellada Thank you...I am glad I was able to share ...@<a href="#c7474316658741002717" rel="nofollow">Ellada</a> Thank you...I am glad I was able to share it.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-20646765998403419132011-06-21T08:57:54.329-04:002011-06-21T08:57:54.329-04:00@Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardens Thanks for ...@<a href="#c1808135297086805592" rel="nofollow">Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardens</a> Thanks for the nice compliment, and thanks for stopping by.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-68356203763119772662011-06-21T08:57:23.579-04:002011-06-21T08:57:23.579-04:00@Janet That is one of the things I love about them...@<a href="#c5375558413042155188" rel="nofollow">Janet</a> That is one of the things I love about them. Out of that tiny body comes this very audible song. I believe I was able to get those photos because they became somewhat accustomed to my presence.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-7102775467358516002011-06-20T21:59:47.763-04:002011-06-20T21:59:47.763-04:00I lobe wrens. Wonderful that you managed to follow...I lobe wrens. Wonderful that you managed to follow the nest events. Did they come back to the same nest this year or did you remove the old nest material? I usually empty out the old nest but maybe I shouldn't do that. We had wrens in the potting shed this year. At last they were safe in there, although I don't know how they managed to get in and out under the sliding door. Judging by all the poop it took some time for the babies to find their way out.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-90158443986753568932011-06-20T13:16:38.790-04:002011-06-20T13:16:38.790-04:00You must feel very privileged to have witnessed it...You must feel very privileged to have witnessed it all - a terrible responsibility though.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-1884649190613962232011-06-20T03:48:38.403-04:002011-06-20T03:48:38.403-04:00Such a fabulous post! So sad in parts but just bea...Such a fabulous post! So sad in parts but just beautiful to see the egglets growing uplittlekarstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177535712034761585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-69159654947186446822011-06-20T01:35:04.824-04:002011-06-20T01:35:04.824-04:00Michelle how wonderful and I just love that you pu...Michelle how wonderful and I just love that you put the towels down, thank you for sharing this magical story, FrancesIsland Threadshttp://islandthreads.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721055461531407267.post-74756038959599802722011-06-19T20:39:06.686-04:002011-06-19T20:39:06.686-04:00Dear Michelle, I loved reading this saga of your w...Dear Michelle, I loved reading this saga of your wrens! The photographs are wonderful! I had never seen a wren's nest before, as the many wrens who live in my garden, all nest in the birdhouses that my husband provides. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.com