Bird in Chapel Hill

About a month ago, we found some leaves in a pot of plant. It turned out that those leaves were the construction material of a bird nest. So, we left it alone and started to spy on what was going on in that nest on a daily basis. Later, we found 4 eggs in it in light blue color with brown spots. A week ago, we saw 2 new born birds in it. Today, 28th June 2008, the one week old bird came outside of the nest waiting to be fed by its parents. There was no sign of the others new born for some reasons. However, there was still an egg inside the nest.

With no hesitation, we had our camera out and took some pictures for the one week old bird. It was looking at us with no fear. It knew that we meant no harm. But, its parents were screaming and flying around. They might be worrying apparently. Their mouths were holding food ready to feed the baby. So, we left as soon as we could to allow nursing to occur.

After reading numerous books about north American birds, we was still not able to find out what kind of bird it is. Maybe, we should take a picture of one of the parents to show to some bird experts.