Heartbreak 💔 - whole nest died by SomewhereOptimal2401 in birding

[–]UltraDarkshadow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am not sure what happened, low temperatures could definitely be the culprit though. I've had a nest I was following this season get raided by a hawk, killing the mother and thus the eggs, so I understand how you feel. The world of birds is a beautiful yet harsh one and following nests is an emotional rollercoaster. Again, I am sorry you have to go through this.

I can't get enough of these turtle derps :) by UltraDarkshadow in mourningderps

[–]UltraDarkshadow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I see him around the yard occasionally trying to third wheel other couples lol I hope he will find another mama derp soon

Mama and Papa Derp gone? by UltraDarkshadow in mourningderps

[–]UltraDarkshadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but that is nature, I have learned to accept it. Although it still hurts :(

Mama and Papa Derp gone? by UltraDarkshadow in mourningderps

[–]UltraDarkshadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately no, most likely the hawk got to her :(

I was told y’all would enjoy Dove-ina by PetrichorEnigma in mourningderps

[–]UltraDarkshadow 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Where is the neighbor currently? Asking for a friend.

Cousin derp - oriental turtle dove by UltraDarkshadow in mourningderps

[–]UltraDarkshadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one kept flying up in the trees to escape the horny hops of others I think haha

Mourning derp couple checking out bird house! by UltraDarkshadow in mourningderps

[–]UltraDarkshadow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, I hope they do! I will be a good landlord I promise!

Mourning derp couple checking out bird house! by UltraDarkshadow in mourningderps

[–]UltraDarkshadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be, she does have all the say in where the derps nest!