School House Rocks

For the winter we collect much of our "yard art" and store it out of the weather.  We are just now getting it put back out into the garden.  But we won't be moving this decorative little school house. (see in upper left corner of photo)

As we worked at the potting bench this spring we realized the bird house, which was a gift to Tom quite a few years ago now from a kindergarten student, had occupants!  

We never expected any birds to actually nest in it since it is not built to birding specifications.  But I guess they saw it as the perfect lodging sheltered there under the eaves. 

The Bewicks Wren couple were none to pleased with our intrusion into their space. We tried to be careful to stay just as long as we needed to and not be noisy.  

Lately there has been a lot of activity out around the patio, as the tiny birds hop around and carefully and circuitously make their way to the little school house, carrying bugs to their babies.

 And as those tasty morsels are delivered, the school house rocks.

Happy May Day, everyone!  May sunshine fall on your shoulders and your gardens grow and bloom.