On 2008-03-13, Nancy Young > wrote:

> Then the real first sign of spring is this Carolina Wren that makes its nest
> in my mailbox, year after year. I do what I can to discourage (him?).

Oh, I like that. I watched a mourning dove pair nest and procreate in a
pine tree about 50 ft from our door. I saw them return (I guessed it was
them, as it was even the same branch), but they only remained for a day or
two and disappeared. Haven't seen them since. Perhaps it was too early and
they were just checking out the old roost. I hope they come back.

nb