Free As A Bird

Trimming some of the spent leaves from the perennial gardens, I couldn't help but notice all the bird poop on the front porch even though I have the hanging basket and the box on the ladder!  As I climbed the squeaky wooden steps and began sweeping, there was flapping and fluttering from the nest.  Yes!  All four little ones took flight...:)  

Although I wanted to take the box off the ladder and the planter down, I refrained.

As you know, human children often return home.
Do birds?  Does anybody know out there in bloggerville?

To tell you the truth, I hope they don't because, their place looks like it would be eligible for a government assistance loan.  They have totally trashed it!!!