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Dana
If there is a male looking at the box there are probably other female birds lurking as well. the males seem to explore first before the female shows up. If this is a new male, he is trying to establish a territory. Good luk for the new season.
David
David
Stafford, VAThey could be waiting as our weather has been fickle for the past few weeks. I saw the beginning circle of grass 2 weeks before they built this nest, It seemed to go up in 2 days. On the other hand, they may have relocated. It is still early and they could still be lurking nearby.
David
David
Stafford, VAWelcome to the Group Mel. There are good people here with a boatload of knowledge about the Bluebirds.
I have never experienced “aggressive” blues as you describe them. I know that they will defend their own nest but have not seen them try to take over another box. The smaller hole guard is a good idea.
I do think that the 18′ separation might be too close for their comfort as blues are territorial. It is probably too late now to move the box but I would think about moving it following the fledging of the young.
Good luck. Keep us posted on the outcome.
David
David
Stafford, VACongratulations Dana. I looked in my nest box today and found a beginning nest circle of grass also. Must have happened this morning as I just finished cleaning and reinstalling it yesterday.
David
David
Stafford, VAIt is an eye opener when it happens in another nest box. It is tragic and a real eye opener when it happens in one’s own nest box. Sorry you had to go through that experience Scot. and glad that you were able to get one of the HOSP out of the way. Good luck on the rest of your year.
David
David
Stafford, VAThose poles are not round and will still allow a climbing predator access to the nest box. Unless you are using a baffle or some other kind of deterrent the box is still at risk.
David
Stafford, VASnow earlier this week now in the low 40s. Maybe in to 50s next week. Should be about time for the birds to get serious about building nests. The robins in the area are starting to battle over nesting locations.
David
Stafford, VAKnow where you are. We lived in Windham for 5 years in the 70s. Had a vacation place up in Sanbornville while I was in the Air Force. Our daughter-in-law lives in Northwood. Do you still have snow?
David
Stafford, VAHousing activity here also (see other post for photo). Female spent time in the box but no nest material yet.
David
Stafford, VAThey must be getting an early start this year. We usually have snow this weekend – but here is a photo of the male on the box this morning. It was a quick shot and it is a bit blurry but it was also cold this morning and the bird looks puffed out to stay warm.
David
Stafford, VA
