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Congratulations on the nest and eggs Lisa. Like Connie, my pair hop on, in and out of the box but have not started a nest. It is still rainy and cold here. Maybe next week (or month)
David
Stafford, VAI don’t know which birds were using the box but when I cleaned it I found tree leaf buds and what appeared to be rape seed like that found in some of the store-bought bags of birdseed. I don’t believe that the blues eat that seed.
The high winds continue here – some predicted to be in the 50-60 mph gusts this afternoon. I am just going to stay inside and stay warm.David
Stafford, VAI don’t believe that we are through with the snow and cold rains either. Some of that new snow that you are getting is headed our way during the week so the birds will probably stay in the pines and hollies for a while.
David
Stafford, VAI believe that it is late enough in the season to take the box down and replace it with the roosting. If they haven started to build a new nest by now, they are probably done for the year. Mine keep coming back to the box but have not entered nor put any nesting materials in the box.I have cleaned the box and am leaving it opwn to air and dry until mid fall when I close it for a winter roost.
David
Stafford, VAMaybe Dees or Wrens or do we say Sparrows. It would be good if you could check to see what is going on in your bird’s neighborhood.
David
Stafford, VADay 10. Almost 15 degrees cooler (76 vs 92) than last week. So I decided to get a last photo before fledge day. They must be enjoying the cool weather. They didn’t bother to wake up when I opened the box. The feathers of the one on top suggest a possible male.
David
Stafford, VAThat was the experience that I had. They didn’t seem interested in building a nest – just killed the eggs and ran. Removing the box was my way of denying my yard to them The Blues did not come back until the fall – just hanging around until the spring.
David
Stafford, VA
