It's a bird's life - Federally protected bird's nest holds up sale of Ford truck in Kansas

[Totally Tunsie]

14. My condo painting was delayed for almost a month

due to the active robin's nest in the grapevine wreath next to my front door. It couldn't be moved until after the family moved on. I kept it intact and re-used the wreath "as improved" for several subsequent Springs. Each year, new occupants simply refreshed the existing nest. I like to think it was the former fledges returning to continue the tradition with their new family.

The decorative factor of the wreath was (IMO) greatly increased by their residence. It was worth using only the garage door for that time so as not to disturb mom and four babies. The condo association, however, wasn't pleased with the first year's delay!