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  • #5167
    verachuckdave
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      I discovered a fresh, new bluebird egg in the nest today. The spooker is up, and I am ready for round #2. It is really sweet because my first bluebird family returned today! Mama and Papa blue were feeding the first fledglings on my deck railing this afternoon. I didn’t see all five babies, but I did see four of them–two on my deck and two on the fence. :-)

      Susan
      Pennsylvania

      #5170
      nhhawk6
      Participant

        Happy dance!

        :birddance:

        Randy
        Bedford, New Hampshire

        #5173
        dogsandbirds
        Moderator

          This is the fun part, isn’t it?

          Gin
          Atlanta, GA

          #5183
          verachuckdave
          Participant

            They are beautiful. This particular bluebird couple seems very “bonded.” I rarely see one without the other. I even saw the male give a bug to his mate. I just love them.

            Susan
            Pennsylvania

            #5200
            Dana
            Participant

              I’m so happy for you Susan! I love summer but having bluebirds around is like the icing on the cake or cherry on top the ice cream! They make summertime that more special.

              #5201
              verachuckdave
              Participant

                Today when I was cutting grass, I came around the corner of my house on the zero-turn mower and my little dogwood tree looked like it was decorated for Christmas. Mama and Papa blue were sitting in the tree, and all of the fledglings were right there. I wish I had my camera! It’s awesome.

                Susan
                Pennsylvania

                #5209
                nhhawk6
                Participant

                  Wow!! What a sight that must have been!

                  Randy
                  Bedford, New Hampshire

                  #5375
                  Sassy
                  Participant

                    How exciting Susan, I know you are thrilled to pieces. I have never had the opportunity to see the fledglings after they fledged. Last year we had to leave the day they fledged and I never saw them again. This year you know the story. I was hoping I would get another set, but so far not a BB in sight.
                    I am very happy for you.
                    Connie (PA)

                    #5376
                    verachuckdave
                    Participant

                      Thank you, Connie. I wish you had had a more successful bluebird season. I know there are lots of ups and downs with this hobby. My bluebirds are currently tending to 5 eggs (Round #2). You know how it is. . .it’s exciting and fun, but oh so stressful with all of the crazy predators around.

                      Susan
                      Pennsylvania

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