Canyon Wrens

Canyon Wrens used to nest in the courtyard until the horrible year of 2011. But this year they're back building a nest above the kitchen door. I'd rather they build it somewhere else but I take what I can get. Now I'll have to avoid using the kitchen door and go in and out the front door.

After a good night's sleep, I felt motivated to do some pruning in the courtyard. Birds singing and building nests helps. Here's the cleaned up view from the kitchen doorway.