The theme of this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is OPTIMISTIC.
What could be more optimistic than a Carolina Wren laying its eggs in a pitcher on my front porch?
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John Viccellio retired after 24 years in the U. S. Navy and began to dig into gardening when he could finally land in one place. He completed the Master Gardener course in 1992 and has since designed and constructed two of his own gardens. He wrote a monthly garden column for ten years and was a regular contributor to Carolina Gardener magazine. John published his first book, Guess What's in My Garden!, in 2014.
He lives in Stallings, NC with his wife, in close proximity to six of his eight grandchildren.
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Excellent choice.
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How lucky to be able to watch the lifecycle at such close quarters. I hope you keep a photo record of them
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The photo was taken last spring, and, unfortunately, some critter overturned the pitcher and made off with the eggs. I still think the wren was optimistic in choosing my pitcher; she soon found another place in the garden for another go at it.
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Hmmm. hope all went well for her second time round.
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Hope your wren is getting through the blizzard right now!
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Thanks. The photo was taken last spring.
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This is so fun! And I once had robins hatch in my front hanging plant! The porch was so filled with life that year and it felt amazing – and so when I saw the eggs and the blue rim of your pot- I could see why you chose these wren eggs – and nice focus too!
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Thanks. We once had a sparrow build a nest in the front door wreath. Had to put up a sign that told visitors to ring the bell and we’d let them in through the garage. We were quite happy to see them fledge. The neighborhood kids loved it
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How sweet 🐥🐥🐥
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That is a truly great entry. 🙂
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How fun!! Maybe they’ll return after your blizzard recedes. Keep an eye on that pitcher for us!
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They will be back in the spring to mate. Now they are just emptying the feeder.
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This is so sweet and beautiful!
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when I see the photo, I imagine, how nice to see them hatch. But when I read your comment that the pitcher was overturned, I am so sad.
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I hope I didn’t ruin your day.
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Wonderful ….
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