Spring is springy this year

This year, I bought a ring to hang outside that is full of nesting supplies: soft cotton, rag twine, feathers.  I hung it up about a month ago, and everyone was ignoring it–until now.  The thing is starting to show some wear, and yesterday, when I was out with the dogs, I watched a chickadee using it.  It made me feel really good, and I tried to get a picture of him, but once he knew I was watching, he didn't come back.  At least, not when I was watching again.  -laugh-  So instead, I have a ...