Rivertown United Reformed Church

Next to my patio window I have placed a pot with an azalea in it and over time the top of the soil has filled with moss, that, for ages, I have intended to dig out. I am so pleased that I left it because it has been a source of joy for me. A little wren, one of those shy secretive tiny birds, has been entertaining me for 3 days now pulling and tugging at the moss to line his nest. I did loosen some for him because it seemed such a struggle for him to get even the smallest piece out, but he knew just what he needed and ignored my bits, What do I know about building nests anyway?

Wrens are fascinating birds, the male builds the nests, usually more than one, and then takes the female on a tour of inspection and she picks her favourite. I always feel that it is such a waste of effort for the nest that gets rejected.

Also nesting in the garden we have blackbird, ring collared dove, sparrow and robin, with the crows nesting in an oak tree just beyond the fence.

The wonder of Gods creation is all around, if only we take the time to be still and know that he is God.