It only took them one week to build a home and move in – right on my porch!  You know, the porch I was looking forward to using after I buy a couple of chairs and a table.  I was in Dallas last week enjoying a wonderful visit with my son and his family (next post) and these two little birds took advantage of my absence to move in!  As I sit at my desk beside the sliding glass door leading to the porch, they are not intimidated at all.

I’m not sure what type of birds these are (maybe finches?) but the male is definitely colorful.  I haven’t ventured to the nest yet to see if there are eggs in it.  Anyone recognize these little critters?

I’ll be patient for a little while, but I really want to use my porch, guys!

Mr. Colorful with his dowdy wife.  Paying their rent with lots of song…

They should be in the construction business…they built this home in one week. 

Unfortunately, it’s on my porch!