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This has nothing to do with posting about special bird sightings. But I  
would like some opinions or advice here.
 
One of my very favorite backyard birds here are the pair of  resident 
Carolina Wrens. They provide me with lots of loud singing early in  the 
morning, and 
watching their noisy, nosy, always curious nature is something  I truly enjoy. 
I have watched and photographed them over the years as they  nested at the 
base of a tree, in my peat moss bag, in the wren house, and  various other 
places.
 
The other day I watched as both the male and female built a very fine  nest- 
in my new hanging basket of geraniums. They picked a lovely spot to build  
that was already landscaped nicely :) I wasn't sure they were actually going to 
 
move in.
 
I was out watering plants tonight, and pinching back petunia's and  
geranium's. I was surprised to see there was one of the wrens, sitting on  the 
nest in 
the basket. It flew out almost right into my face! I peeked in and  there were 
4 little wren eggs nestled in the perfect nest. 
 
My dilemma is what to do now. I would happily give up the basket to the  
wrens. But if I quit watering the hanging geranium, the plant will quickly  die 
in 
the heat, and the shelter for the wrens will be gone. 
 
So, I gently watered around the outside of basket, trying not to get the  
nest wet. That way I could at least keep the plant alive.
 
I am sure some of you have had this same problem, and I was wondering what  
you have done. As much as I like those colorful blooming geraniums, I love 
those  little Carolina Wrens more!
 
Marian Delaplane
Nashville, TN

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