Fledging friends

[Dave]

My blue birds fledged a few weeks ago, somewhat successful. I think 3 of 5 made it, def 2. One was hunting on his own less than a week out. Was bad luck that when they fledged, that night it poured all night. But now their is an egg in the nest so off to round two. Today the last tree swallows fledged from my other house. Have to say they are really cool birds to watch do their thing. And they aren’t timid at all, I could almost walk right up to them. Hope they come back.

[Julie]

Dave, we’ve had tree swallows for a few years now. We love them and the blues, of course. This year after fledging, the TRES were around for about a week, visiting all of the nest boxes repeatedly, going in and out, perching on them, chittering excitedly. We had a small flock (2 parents+4 babies) swooping around the yard. People walking by would stop and stare with their mouths open because it was truly such a sight. I was trimming shrubs behind the shed, and at one point one TRES came around the corner and stopped, hovering, in mid-air, face to face with me. We were both surprised! My husband films the TRES. We have come to love the birding season so much!

My neighbor told me he’s been seeing bluebirds in a giant hedge 2 yards away. I’m pretty sure the fledglings are there. So fun to watch the progress! Our male blue this year has been singing his heart out all season long. He’s the most vocal bluebird we’ve ever had. Sits on the high spots–roof peaks, chimneys, telephone pole and sings non-stop.

[Dave]

That’s awesome, hope to see them some like that before they migrate. The flower farm next door to me has a bunch of houses, I see a small flock flying over there all the time. We get barn swallows too. They are both are so acrobatic and fun to watch. I been thinking about going around my area and talking people into putting boxes up. Neighbors on both sides have some and a couple down the street. This is a great area for birds.

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