After yesterday afternoon’s torrential downpour I decided to take a walk through Transmitter Park to capture some photos while the light was still dramatic outside. I took a few shots, and made my way down the wildflower path, enjoying the post-rain quiet, the tranquil solitude, surrounded by nature. Then, literally, I…
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Yes. I have observed it too. If was rampant a few yrs. ago and then they seemed to have taken a break but they are back in force.
The trick is not to sit, or lie near any trees. They nest in low lying shrubs and trees. The male is in charge of building the nest and the female stands guard near the nest patrolling and hopping around on any structure about 6-10 feet off the ground.
The southern area in the park near the big wall mural is pretty safe.
The problem is gone when the nesting season is over probably around July.