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The
American Robin nesting on a downspout in 2007. This pair kept their 4 eggs warm through early April's
cold spell. Despite 2 attacks from a neighborhood cat (garden fencing on the porch prevented further
feline forays), 2 young robins fledged on May 1st. The pair rebuilt on
the downspout and laid 4 more eggs from May 11th-13th for
their 2nd brood.
The morning of May 26th saw Mama Robin fussing over the nest as
Papa brought a single small worm for a new hatchling. Garden fencing around the porch columns kept predators out
this time. The 4 nestlings fledged on June 7th + 8th.
More below + on Page 5
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Mr
Hammer Jack-Of-All-Trades was created by Richard and Sheila Wieman.
Mr
Hammer may be seen in person at Columbia Public Works on Lakeview Avenue
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At Right ---->
Mizzou's Memorial Union
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This Blue Cactus, named Audrey, towers over its greenhouse as it blooms (yes, that's a bunch of
flower buds, not a tree!) for the only time in her 60 year life. The Wilson Garden is home not
only to Audrey, but several water features, a shade garden, a dry
creek garden, various flower + veggie
beds, greenhouse, plus 2 - 250 year-old
Bur Oak trees.
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Sculpture
+ other accents complete the scene
This year's tour
will be on Sunday, June 27th, 2010.
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This
Bur Oak is a favorite Huntsdale landmark.
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