We had an empty birdhouse stored on a shelf on the patio. A month or so ago my wife was going to hang it, and was surprised by a bird flying out and hitting her face. There were three eggs in the ho...
I'm sorry you had to witness such a loss. However, I've seen blue jays, grackles, and crows drowning baby birds in puddles. They must have pulled them from unprotected nests. Young bird parents have to learn,(the hard way) safe places to raise their clutches.