Birdie Halloween Wreath

it's spooktacular! (yeah, that was cheesy...)
i made this from an idea i saw in Better Homes and Gardens' 2005 October issue. i made the wreath with real branches, using a wire coat hanger bent into a circle as a guide. i let it dry for about 2 months i think. i had to paint the bird black myself since our local craft store had NONE at Halloween time! what's up with that?! i also used a purchased bird's nest since it's not polite to steal a birdie's home :)