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May 4, 2008. A morning walk around the OSU wetlands park yielded a nice surprise. We're always on the lookout for nesting activities this time of year, and we spotted this freshly excavated space.
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Look who's home - a House Wren.
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He was very busy cleaning out stuff , making the hole bigger, and bringing in nesting materials.
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After each trip, he'd get on a branch near the opening and advertise this prime real estate.
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Hmmmm - this is a problem to be solved. He couldn't take the twig in like that.
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After several attempts, he did manage to get it into the nest.
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Hey, sweetie! Look at the nest I'm building. Come and get it. Strings attached, but the the house is great. Hey, sweetie!
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Other sightings: The spectacular Great Blue Heron.
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Song Sparrow.
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Northern Rough-winged Swallow.
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