I've think I've heard their babies but I'm not sure and I haven't actually seen them yet; here are the Peeping Tom culprits.
They are a nesting pair of Mountain Bluebirds and were flying by the window looking in all day long. I had a feeling they didn't want us in the neighborhood. They were banging into the window and making such a fuss in The Palms' side mirrors (I'll post those photos tomorrow), I started feeling really bad and decided to move.
Katie kept a close eye on them. At first she barked, but when I explained to her that they were here first and probably had babies close by, I was happy that she listened carefully, minded me and left them alone. And, yeah, I did do a little yelling. LOL. She still watched them very closely, though.
They were making such a fuss fighting with themselves in the driver side mirror, I had to cover it with a towel. This morning when I made my coffee, I went outside and checked the mirror and front of The Palms for bird poop. I noticed my generator was right under the nest, and the noise and fumes wouldn't be good for the Mom and Dad or the Babies. So, when the coffee was done, I moved to the other side of the shelter. Since I have this site, no one should be parked on the other side next to the nest, and they will have more privacy for their little family.
I have tons more photos of the Mountain Bluebirds, and will post some of them in a future post.
Can you see the bluebird right below the driver's side mirror? |
By the way, we are at Storrie Lake State Park in New Mexico. We decided to turn left instead of right at the fork to Santa Rosa Lake or Sumner Lake. When we arrived at Santa Rosa Lake, I didn't drive to the electric sites, which I'm told are nice, but after driving around the dry camping areas, it was a little too primitive for me, so we drove back to the little town of Santa Rosa and stopped along the street to make lunch and re-group. I took out the laptop and checked MapQuest. I was surprised to see that Storrie Lake was only a little further north than Sumner Lake was south, and if I didn't like Sumner, then I'd have that hour drive south and another hour's drive north to get to right where were were at that point. I was getting tired of driving, so I headed north to Storrie Lake, and am glad I did. This lake is also very low, but since a holiday weekend is coming up, I wanted to snag a camping site just in case they get crowded over the weekend.
The drive up here was so interesting, I took tons of photos along the way which I'll post another day.
We have a nice site here overlooking the lake. The temps are very comfortable, and the wind, although we do have some, isn't as bad or continuous as it was at Elephant Butte. It is pretty windy today, though. Maybe I'm bringing it with me. :(
From me and Katie, have a great Wednesday, everyone! :)
I believe your annoying neighbors are pretty annoyed with yo too. Especially since you have those arms on your house filled with more bluebirds. Yikes! we've been invaded.
ReplyDeleteI will be interested to hear if moving the Palms has helped with the bird behavior. And Katie, what a good girl she is! Don't you love a dog that listens and understands? My last two dogs, Smoky and Lady, were like that.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to put the birds first. I'm sure they were worried about their babies. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot! I could talk to Emma all day, and it wouldn't do any good. You've got a winner there. :)
ReplyDeleteOK - you had me going there for a minute until you got to the poop part. Priceless photo of Katie doing her job!
ReplyDeleteKatie is such a good girl. Ours just go deaf when it suits them. Love those pictures - that one where he's sitting on the mirror is priceless. Stop the wind, please. Hopefully we'll be there sometime next week. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteYou were wise not to go to Sumner Lake, I don't think you would have been happy there. If you see a red Lazy Daze, it is probably Andy Baird. I think he is still there.
ReplyDeleteCute birds, look forward to the rest of your pictures.
hahaa pooping on the Palms... ought to be a country song in there somewhere...
ReplyDeleteGREAT pictures... look at that little guy's eyes! love it
I totally loved going right or left when I had intended going left or right... great fun
Too funny! Hope moving helps and you, Katie, and the birds are happy campers! It will be fun watching the babies.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more pictures soon.
Hugs to Katie!
I'm thinking those birds definitely wanted you to move. They have already homesteaded the area.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you thought to move the Palms. Those birds would have needed therapy after a while. Great photos
ReplyDeleteI just KNEW Katie would be doing her job - as I know Bennie sure would be.
ReplyDeleteI just googled the State Park you are at now - 6,400 altitude ! WOW !
oh, but they are such cute neighbors. Good idea to move and let them have some privacy with their nest.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to be considerate of the Bluebirds. They are certainly territorial birds.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of Katie watching the bird on the mirror. So cute.
I wanted to be there with you! I love watching the different species of wildlife, and you have different kinds there!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stay.
When I saw how close The Palms was to their nest, no wonder they felt threatened. And then, with all those invaders challenging them right there! Good idea to move to the other side.
ReplyDeleteGlad you moved to the other side, and hope it helps them. They are beautiful! The babies will be grown soon enough. Love the bird on the mirror...her look says it all. Good girl Katie!
ReplyDeleteThat's funny. Birds can be very entertaining. I think I miss New Mexico.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how aggressive those little critters can be. I guess the urge to protect one's offspring is universal. How thoughtful of you to move to the other side of the shelter.
ReplyDeleteWe have had Cardinals do that to our mirrors and windows. They do make a mess.
ReplyDeleteThe face on the bird sitting on your mirror is so funny. He is starring you down looks like. Mad as can be.
Love the photos.