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delalluvia:
I guess bird trumps plant, but it's also agonizing to watch my beautiful plant slowly die in the fierce Texas heat. It can't help that a bird decided to call it home.
It actually isn't a bad choice for a nest. It's high, out of the reach of all predators, I keep a bowl of water just below it on my balcony for birds and it's covered as my balcony has a roof. Much better than an airplane engine compartment, I guess. They don't call them birdbrains for nothing. Well, up until guards are posted, that is. 8)
I called the local vet, who agreed there was nothing to be done, but in a desperate attempt to keep my plant marginally alive, suggested an aqua globe
http://www.buyaquaglobes.com/?cid=496736
Unfortunately, I could not find a store that sold them, having gone to 4 different places. By the time I mail order them, my poor plant will be dead.
So I make-shifted one. Punched a hole in the top of a full water bottle and tried to sneak it into the nest last night. Bird flew away.
It was back this morning.
Well, I tried to save my plant. I'll just let be, let be.
Shasta542:
I saw some of those globes in Bed, Bath, and Beyond just yesterday.
LauraGigs:
--- Quote from: SunShadow on June 14, 2008, 09:54:05 pm ---Not an uncommon problem, Del. We had a dove build a nest in the engine compartment of an airplane my husband was a partner in. We literally had to post a guard, but I refused to let anyone fly the plane until the eggs had hatched and the baby birds had left the nest. So my suggestion, sacrifice the plant, and let nature take its course.
--- End quote ---
Awwww! Good for you, SunShadow. I love that pic. I would have done the same thing!
And good for you for letting be, Del. I always feel honored when birds or other critters consider part of my property a safe and good home for them (outdoor areas, I mean).
And when it's all over, the soil in that pot will be very well-fertilized. Your next plant will thrive!! ;D
David In Indy:
That sounds like a good decision Del. And I'm glad you called the vet and asked about it. :)
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: Shasta542 on June 15, 2008, 11:53:34 am ---I saw some of those globes in Bed, Bath, and Beyond just yesterday.
--- End quote ---
The one place I didn't check.
I'll cruise by tomorrow.
The afternoon sun is extremely fierce on my plant in the afternoon - slanting sunlight gets under the overhand - bird is still sitting there. I guess she knows enough to come in out of the heat if she gets too hot.
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