This right here is a charcoal chimney, used to get the charcoal started for the grill. Its hanging on our front porch right above the grill. Early spring we noticed a bird forming a nest and thought it was pretty cool (we have an extra chimney). Well she had babies right away and we think they died when we had a really cold night. Sad face.


But look at this! She had another brood. Four? little heads poking up. Boy are they noisy when mom (or dad!) comes to feed them.

This is Mom, we believe she is a House Finch. Anyone know otherwise? She's a good little mom, even went after Mike a couple times when he was out on the porch. Hehe (because it wasn't me).

That, over to the left, is dad. I was really surprised when I saw him feeding the little ones. I found it kinda heartwarming that they share that job.
And finally, here's a little hard to see video of them all in action :)