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Thanks Scot. As Gin stated, most BB authority sites advise 16-18 days from hatching to fledging. Mine have all been 17 days. with one egg going 18.
Mi cameras are a Nikon Coolpix and my iPhone 5C for the nest shots and a Nikon D-3000 with a 55-200 telephoto lens for most of the adult bird photos.
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Stafford, VAAll of mine left also. Missed them again. I am cleaning the box and will put it up again on Friday.
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Stafford, VAThanks Carol. It is raining this morning and I haven’t seen the young ones yet but the male bird in out on the shepherds hook or on the box waiting.
The heat shield is just a 12 x 12 piece of thin plywood left over from a new floor project. I change the shield as the wood deteriorates. I have used pieces of T-111, and 1/2 inch plywood also. I haven’t used side panels yet but may if we have a warmer summer than we did last year.
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Stafford, VACongratulations on the brood. My birds are in the fledging process today. Photos in the BB Photo thread. Good luck with this nesting.
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Stafford, VAI would like to delete that blank post but cannot find a delete post button.
Here is a visitor to the yard while the BBs are trying to decide whether to go or stay.
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Stafford, VAWaiting for the Fledglings to appear. Here is one looking out at the surroundings.
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Stafford, VAPatience is a necessity in this venture. The birds seem to not mind giving us fits in what they do or how long it takes them to do it. It is good to see that your pair are taking full advantage of everything that you have provided for them. Relax and watch the progress.
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Stafford, VAScott. I have had only one nestbox for the past several years. The birds will return if they can. i clean the box after each brood has fledged. They build a new nest and raise another family.
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Stafford, VA
