Birds Nest In The Geraniums

For a couple of weeks I've been keeping my eye on a pair of tiny honey eater birds making a nest in my geraniums on the rooftop garden.

They always seem to be there and I've been reluctant to disturb them in case they abandon the nest.

Yesterday I managed to peep into the nest when I saw them both leave and two beautiful tiny eggs were in there! I was so excited, planning where to set up the tripod so I could record the action as it was right near my desk!!

Early this morning I went for another peep when I couldn't see the mother on the nest and both eggs were smashed on the ground! I almost cried!!

Just as the dog licked up the bits of egg a huge raven flew through and sat on the end wall. Toto went wild and it just sat there and dared him to try something!! :(

I think they must have invaded the nest, I've seen them in the Ibis nests too at the lake grrrrr!!

This is what's left.....and the little honeyeaters have gone!