Garage Shut Down 'Til Further Notice by rob257

Garage Shut Down 'Til Further Notice

It's been raining hard here, so I didn't get out in the kayak.
The two robin chicks (still one egg) were asleep and showing neither mouth nor eye.
Seemed like a good time to show you where this clever bird actually built her nest.
And so, this wonderful neighbor of mine who all but lives in his shop/garage, has pretty much suspended all activity in the garage, whether it involves the compressor or not. If he has to go in to get something shuffles his feet in the gravel or softly claps his hands before going in so he won't startle the adults. I couldn't ask for a better neighbor. Neither could the robins! ;-)
what a sweet neighbor... and the nest is so snug.. very nice that you showed us where they built..
August 16th, 2012  
What a cool shot and your neighbor is outstanding!!
August 16th, 2012  
@cheribug @cdonohoue
We have been blessed with wonderful neighbors, that's for sure!
August 16th, 2012  
What a great neighbor!
August 16th, 2012  
A wonderful story and what an amazing bird to build in this piece of machinery like that! I look forward to seeing how this story progresses.
August 16th, 2012  
@groovygirlrn @girlie
Sheri and Robin,
Thanks for stopping in. I have to wonder if the parents figured out that cats have a much harder time climbing up smooth steel air tanks than trees?!
August 16th, 2012  
Love it - thanks for letting us see what your shooting and where.
August 17th, 2012  
Birds never cease to amaze me as to how creative they can be..... Congrats on having your post "Still here after all" listed on the PP....
August 17th, 2012  
@tara11 @shagbark
Tara and Larry,
Thanks. Nice to hear from you.
August 17th, 2012  
Very nicely done shot.
August 17th, 2012  
@sabanford Thanks, Shirley!
August 17th, 2012  
You're so right ... a wonderful neighbor, indeed! Gotta love a man who won't use his compressor just to help out the robin "Mom!" Love the capture and can't wait to see more in the near future!
August 17th, 2012  
Your neighbour is a thoughtful, kind man! It's a very odd spot for a nest. Great shot! 8)
August 17th, 2012  
@karenann @myautofocuslife
karen and Livia,
Thanks for your comments. I enjoy sharing the story of my neighbor as much as sharing the images. There sure are some great people in this old world; and so many of them find their way to "365"! ;-)
August 17th, 2012  
Lyn
I love this story - are you letting him know the reactions you are getting!? What a kind and generous man to let them live out their nesting cycle.
August 18th, 2012  
It's amazing where birds will choose to nest! Great neighbour to be so accomodating.
August 18th, 2012  
@lyno @lynnb
Lyn and Lynn, Yes, I've told him about the reaction. Think I'll type up some of the comments and give them to him along with some pictures.
Hadn't thought of that before, Lyn, but your comment, and Lynn's, just gave me the idea. Thanks!
August 18th, 2012  
Ooohhh, that's so lovely and considerate. It is amazing where this little fella's choose to build their nests.
August 21st, 2012  
@evahenriette
Thanks. I'm planning to make a collage for the neighbor and include the kind comments that people have extended in his direction.
August 21st, 2012  
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