My robin has returned

 

I've had a pair of robins nesting on my balcony for the last two summers. They perched their nest precariously on this curtain rod. So this year, I made them a more stable platform.

Looked out the door yesterday to find that the male had discovered it, and was starting to build. I get so much joy out of watching them every year!

There were a pair of purple finches hovering around with nesting materials too. But they seemed unwilling to challenge the robin's claim.

It amazes me to watch them ... how God built so much instinct into such a teeny little brain. :)