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They are on a separate post, it’s an 8 foot metal round post like the one in the link you shared. Drove them in the ground and the houses are about 6 feet off the ground. Baffles are under the houses about a foot or two and then poles are greased all the way down from there.
I was out taking photos in the pasture and captured a few shots of a young Bluebird. It could fly but wasn’t much further along than that. Looks like some have nested close by and succeeded! Yay!
Oh Whitney, I am so sorry to hear what happened to your BB eggs and nest. I know it is heart breaking. I think a raccoon got two of my babies and maybe hurt Mama BB as she disappeared not too long afterwards. Papa hung in there for a while and then he disappeared, and one baby survived but I know its fate was sealed when it fledged. My heart is still hurting from the loss. Have not seen a BB since. Maybe next year will be better for both of us.
Connie (PA)Thank you Connie! Sad to hear about your experience as well. I hope next year is much better! I know I’ll be way more prepared lol.
Wow Whitney, what great news. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. It sounds like you have done everything you can do to have a successful hatch if they build and lay eggs again.
Keep us informed.
Connie (PA)Whitney, how to post pictures is in this thread http://bluebirdnut.com/forums/topic/posting-tips-for-the-new-bluebird-nut-cafe/
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Atlanta, GAGreat news Whitney. I am sure you will be successful this time around. You have learned so many new things about BB’s as have I.
Connie (PA)There is always something new to learn! I am terrified of public speaking but would love to give a talk to our neighborhood garden club as we are on a golf course and an ideal site for nesting.
Lisa, go for it! I have given about 15 public video presentations in the past few years, to garden clubs, civic clubs, etc. Have not done any the past year or so because most every club around here has had me do one. I have been asked to go to Kansas City, but don’t want to go that far (about 75 miles) and I WILL NOT drive in the city – my hubby does all city driving. It took me more than a year to get it all together but it was really worth it and very rewarding. Of course, all these were free presentations.
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