On the 20th,a pair of tailor birds decided to build /construct their nest in a large leaf in my garden.They kept inspecting a croton plant for their abode.Finally after 2-3 days they chose a leaf that was quite big and pliant.They got very active and and after gathering material throughout the day they managed to form a cup .
This is 2 days later, there isn't much activity. Have they given up their idea ?Are they building somewhere else?Ihope not !Ihave a window seat from where I can watch their activity without being spotted.
10 days later I am now sure they have abandoned this nest as I see a part of the leaf is torn!Igot the leaf home to see the nest.What hard work for a pair of tiny birds gathering a particular kind of thread ,stitching the ends of the leaf and putting soft cottony material within!All of that work wasted-but no- not wasted- it gave me immense pleasure and got me involved in the pair. I would wait to see them come ,hear their sounds and run to the window ,sit quietly and watch ! WHAT PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE!Such pleasures are rare for Mumbaiites-I was the priviledged one!
This is 2 days later, there isn't much activity. Have they given up their idea ?Are they building somewhere else?Ihope not !Ihave a window seat from where I can watch their activity without being spotted.
10 days later I am now sure they have abandoned this nest as I see a part of the leaf is torn!Igot the leaf home to see the nest.What hard work for a pair of tiny birds gathering a particular kind of thread ,stitching the ends of the leaf and putting soft cottony material within!All of that work wasted-but no- not wasted- it gave me immense pleasure and got me involved in the pair. I would wait to see them come ,hear their sounds and run to the window ,sit quietly and watch ! WHAT PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE!Such pleasures are rare for Mumbaiites-I was the priviledged one!
