Robin's Roost

Early construction

The eggs are laid!

Makes you crave an Easter whooper, eh?

Once the weather started getting a bit warmer, I moved our plants outside to our second floor porch.  Being spring in New England, the over night temps can still dip into the freezing range so on a colder night a few weeks ago, I asked Joe to bring the plants inside.  "What is this?" I hear Joe inquire from the kitchen.  "I think there's a nest in here," he says as he brings the hanging plant into the living room.  I peek inside and sure enough--an early stage of a bird's nest had begun taking shape in our Pothos plant.  We cackle in unified excitement about the prospect of a little bird building a nest right outside our kitchen door!  And sure enough over the next week we watch the little red robin finish up her nest and lay her eggs, which she is currently incubating day and night.  In about a week we should have three baby birds chirping away on our porch.  Spring truly has arrived!

Metropol Parasol

The Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain is finally complete just four years after it's inaugural plank was laid.  So breathtaking.  It's waffle like structure reminds me of a multilevel bird nest.  The world's largest bird nest that is.  The space is also multipurpose and will be used utilized as an:  archeological site, farmers market, elevated plaza, as well as host multiple bars and restaurants.  I anticipate a Spanish vacation in my future...