It looks like they are defending the next box. I saw one of those tree swallows flying over there and bothering them.
Geese unhappy with my presence.
There are always geese every time I'm in this area.
Went back 2/12/2024 at 1:20pm. One straightened needle was 10.5 cm. 3 needles per bunch and individual needles grew in twists.
Not sure if it's pitch pine. The soil in this area is coarse sand which tends to flood. Some areas more uphill are dry, some muddy sand.