NORMAN AND NANCY’S TRYING TIMES

Poor Norman and Nancy are having a bit of a frustrating nesting season so far, working on their third nest so far.

Norman, hard at work at the beginning of April

The first nest, in one of the coveted red-leaved plum trees, disappeared without a trace overnight, so I suspect that humans, less excited than I would be to have a crow’s nest in front of the house, dismantled it.

Undaunted, they build again, this time in a large holly bush. It was very well hidden there — I only noticed what they were up to because Geordie was staring at the tree intently, convinced it harboured a raccoon.

That seemed like an excellent location, but they seem to have abandoned it — perhaps there really was a raccoon in there! They’re now working on nest no. 3 in another red-leaved plum tree across the street from us.

The new nest, containing bits of the weeping birch next door.

Norman, selecting furniture

Unfortunately, this new spot seems very exposed and I have a feeling that they still haven’t found that perfect location yet. We’re leaving for our trip tomorrow, so I’ll just have to see where they finally settle.

Norman and Nancy remain in contention with Marvin, Mavis and Lucky regarding “ownership” of our back yard. As the opposing team have the numerical advantage, so Norman and Nancy often have to concede, but keep coming back.

Tomorrow’s last instalment of the Spring 2024 Crow Chronicles will be a Marvin, Mavis and Lucky update.

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