The Beast on the Deck

We have a small deck off our bedroom. 

Mr. O and I end most summer evenings on the deck sitting, relaxing, enjoying the view, and sipping some wine.

This summer we are sharing our space with a view blocking visitor.  We jokingly call the visitor: The Beast.

The Beast has been around for about 4 or 5 years, but this year The Beast is spreading her wings - or should I say vines.

 

 

 

The Beast overtaking the deck

 

So our evening conversations this summer often focus on taming The Beast.  Mr. O is quick to suggest a trim.  On the other hand, I would rather wait to give the hair cut. 

 

You see I have a soft spot for The Beast.  In a month of so, she will be gloriously covered with dainty white fragrant flowers.  The smell is intoxicating.  A dead tie in my book between The Beast and lilacs.

 

The Beast is actually a clematis - sweet autumn I believe.

 

But anyway, last night a very cool thing happened.  The Beast appeared to have repeat visitors.  We sat very still.  We watched.  We waited.

 

 

Chipping Sparrow Visiting The Beast

 

Both the male and female sparrows ventured in and quickly out of the bowels of The Beast.  Worms wiggling from their beaks each time they entered - gone on their way out.

 

In between one trip of the parents, we ever so gently moved vines,........and look what we found.

 

 







A Nest of Babies!

So for now The Beast is safe from the barber shears.  We will continue to share our space with The Beast and the family she is housing.

 

Makes for a delightful evening of watching, enjoying, and sharing our space with a blocked view.

 

Lucky to live where we live and definitely noticing the little things this week,.........