This Tree Swallow egg, discolored, didn’t hatch. It’s a lovely nest thanks to donations from the neighbor’s chickens.

This Tree Swallow egg, discolored, didn’t hatch. It’s a lovely nest thanks to donations from the neighbor’s chickens.

Samaras, seeds of maples, are nicknamed helicopters, whirlybirds, twisters or whirligigs.

A young Baltimore Oriole discovers a jam mine.

A young Baltimore Oriole discovers a jam mine.

The lawn is happy hunting grounds for grass spiders.