It had always been on a chain hanging from the viga crossbeam, which made it visible from the living room and right outside the kitchen window, but too close for comfort when we sat on the patio.
On the patio we were right there, which scared off the birds at times, or subjected us to dive bombing at other times. So this year we'll see it from afar, or from inside at the kitchen sink looking out.
It's early. Usually I get the first sighting in early April, but it's been so warm and will continue to be warm, so let's see if early scouts are on their way.