Our new neighbors

This evening, Daddy went to shoo away a bird from the outside water sink and discovered that Mama Bird had made a little nest there.  She took refuge in the tangled mess of our downed clothes line and built a home for herself and her babies-to-be.  We're excited to be their hosts!

Guess we'll be buying some new clothes pins...

Mama warily watched us inspect the nest.  She was certainly on the defensive...

If anyone can tell us what kind of a bird this is, we'd appreciate it.  Mommy tried to look it up but despite 12 years of Girl Scout experience, she just can't understand bird indentification.