I stumbled past this tree filled with man-made bird's nests in the 1700 block of First Street NW recently. I was quite taken aback by the creativity! They seem to made of bits of old wood, guttering, wire and nails and painted crazy patchwork style. I stood a while snapping away and then saw a little bird climbing out and up its "chimney"! I think it might have been one of those little chickadees you see around here. I know it wasn't a sparrow as I'm sure they only make their own homes of twigs. Awesome! There were at least half of dozen of these and I think most of them were in use. They look like places that it would be hard for cats or squirrels to get into. I just love it when people find new uses for discarded or leftover things and put them into creative re-use. It's just so inspiring! Now about those bits of ole wood piled up in my basement....and those half-used cans of paint...
