It’s been a while since I took breakfast at our home's dining table with the bright sun peeking over the hills so brightly that I needed to pull the sunscreen down. Looks like it’ll be a while longer now! You'll notice that at Sea Ranch Abalone Bay we have netting with metallic ribbons over the door. This is so you'll not be rudely greeted with bird poop upon entry. Looks like I'll need to be more creative here at home too!
In the meantime, we'll keep a watchful eye on our special guests. FYI:The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
Migratory Bird Treaty Act. 
It is illegal to disturb an active nest, even if it is in an inconvenient location. Despite the title, the Act protects birds that are not considered "migratory" (like Mourning Doves and Chickadees, Finches). Permits are seldom granted to individuals, even for research. A state permit may be required in addition to a federal permit - contact your State game warden/wildlife management agency for more information. #sunnyday #sunnydaysurprise #breakfast #breakfastbuddies #birds #birdnest #birdeggs #birdwatching #inconvenience #migratorybirdtreatyact #inmybackyard #instabird #inmybackyard #wildlife #hostagram #wildlifephotography (at Windsor, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxTLqagtc5/?igshid=131xo5u2oph3t