[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Here's a picture of the nest:

You can see how close it is to underside of the eaves. It is amazing to see them swoop in there. I think that is why some of the babies land up staying on the roof once they come out. That seems to be a tricky manuvere:) If you look close you can see very very fine lines hanging from the nest. That is hairs from the manes and trails of my horses:).

Becky

[GodBlessUSA]

The nest looks as though it's up there without support of a ledge. Is it hanging independently? That's neat your can see your horses hair. They sure are protected in there. That is amazing they have to get out of that nest to learn to fly. I can't believe the way birds can build those nests.

I had a Robin nest last year on top of an Arbor. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good location and not a happy ending due to a predator. It was such a let down after watching them build a nest, have eggs, sit on the eggs and then feed them. They worked so hard.

[Conservababe]

I had barn swallows build a huge nest on my fieldstone in my entry porch. I did enjoy watching them but I will discourage them this year if they come back. They made one big poopy mess. LOL

[MamaTexan]

We had those at our old house.

Bold little birds :)

(And it doesn't matter if it gets knocked down or not, if they like the spot, they'll rebuild!)