03 July 2015

Cactus Condo ~

At first glance you may think that these cholla plants are filled with dead bits that are decaying. Not at all! Those many shaggy clumps that you see are all birds' nests. This cacti is particularly great as a nest location because it is quite unwelcoming to any would-be predators. An encounter with a cholla thorn is very painful indeed. 
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  1. eileeninmdJuly 3, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    It is a neat nesting spot for the birds! Happy 4th of July, have a great weekend!

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  2. RoseannJuly 3, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    And do we know which type of bird builds nests in the Cholla?

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  3. Website Editor: WordsmithJuly 3, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Hi Roseann! Cactus Wrens do. And they also nest in saguaros. (:

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