BIRDS NESTING ABOARD IN COSTA RICA

SVย FIREFLY, currently moored at Marina Papagayo in Costa Rica, recently had the opportunity to have some visitors aboard that made themselves right at home….and then up and left.ย  No harm, no foul, and enjoyed being witness to such a precious time in a birds life.

Kiskedee nest built on the Anchor at the dock.
Kiskedee pair watching over their nest

Brenda shares the story:

So birds and boats, really a persistent task to prevent them from building nest pooping all over the place, of course after a fresh wash๐Ÿ™„.
A couple of storiesโ€ฆ.So we overlooked the Great Kiskadee nest in our anchor not really noticing it quick enough to get rid if it. So not having any plans to go out, we watched as it grew large and then assumed the eggs were laid as they would dive bomb us as we got too close. We never saw the chicks but eventually they left and the nest was donated to Neptune.
Second is the Orioleโ€ฆi never realized they built pendulum type nest. They prefer to build these cute little twig drops on the end of outriggers used in the local fishing boats. So the wonderful captains and crew have thoughtfully & carefully removed the nest and zip tied them to another boat that isnโ€™t going anywhere. Such a genuine respect for nature and Godโ€™s creatures, it warms my โค๏ธ. I did witness the Oriole enter into one of the displaced nests so all must have been good.
The kiskedee nest is woven with different natural materials
Orioles make pendulum nests

The vigilant Oriole watches their nest

SVย FIREFLY ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Brenda & Ted –ย Catalina 47

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE SIGHTS WHERE YOU ARE!