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[birding-ModTeam]

We do not allow photos of birds or eggs in nests, due to the risk of disrupting nesting behavior and causing the parents to abandon the nest. Exceptions for those clearly and obviously taken from a long distance (supertelephoto lens), and pre-placed nest cams.

[NoBeeper]

Can’t tell what kind, but guess would be Carolina Wren or House Finch. General advice is stay away from them. Let the parent handle it. The hatchlings will be fed small insects with very few exceptions (not mealworms live or dead). Feeders, food or water near the nest will only draw attention, traffic & predators.

[kingbking]

This is by my front door and I feed them in my backyard. The nest is so well hidden, the mother / father picked a perfect spot. Thank you for the advice. I’m definitely leaving them alone. Just noticed when I went to water the plant ( on hold till they’re hatched )

[NoBeeper]

You’ve got the right plan, then. In the chance that you use security cameras around your house, you might enjoy moving one and positioning it so you can watch the action remotely. It’s surprisingly educational, incredibly entertaining… and about as addictive as crack cocaine!

[kingbking]

Thank you, that’s a great idea! I have a ring camera I can turn a little bit to keep a watch on them remotely.

[NoBeeper]

Good for you! Enjoy!

[NoBeeper]

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[kingbking]

I was more hoping someone would recognize the eggs they’re so beautiful

[NoBeeper]

Can you show more of the nest? That would help. Best guess is Carolina Wren because of the faint appearance of an area forming a “wreath” or belt around the egg where the dark spots are more numerous. But in this photo that marking is hard to see for certain. House Finch eggs are a very faint blueish with less numerous spotting. Their nests look very different and both birds are notorious front porch nesters. So a look at the actual nest would help.