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Thank You Tammy. This is the information sheet that I received from the owner of a wild bird store in Fredericksburg, VA named (of all things) “Wrens and Sparrows”. I am going to try it for our next nest. I have received my Van Ert trap but have not seen the sparrows since they destroyed the eggs. I have the materials to build a Mylar spooker also and will put that up after the first egg if the BB pair return to the box.
David
Stafford, VAGood to see you back, Countrygirl. I think that we have all had a bit of bad luck/sorrow this season. Let’s hope for a more pleasant rest of the year.
David
Stafford, VACarol, thanks for the comforting thoughts. I know that it was HOSP. I mentioned above that this is all happened in a few minutes. I was putting feed in my nut and fruit feeder when I heard the blues chirping, like when I go out to check the nest. I actually saw the female taking a male HOSP to the ground and the male trying to help. I went inside to get my pellet rifle and when I returned they had all flown into the trees. I went out to check the nest and that is what I found.
I ordered a trap today and I will build a spooker for the next box. I do hope to get a shot at the HOSP pair in the near future. Looking forward to a second nest.David
Stafford, VADeb, have you checked the box to see if they might have all fledged yesterday or early this morning. If they have fledged, he probably has them in the trees somewhere and is feeding them from a closer food source since the female bird is gone. It also would not hurt to contact the rehab center to see if they can help.
David
Stafford, VAThanks Judy. No, I did not have a spooker up as I have not seen HOSP for quite a few years. This all happened in a few minutes. I was putting feed in my nut and fruit feeder when I heard the blues chirping, like when I go out to check the nest. I saw the female taking a male HOSP to the ground and the male trying to help. I went inside to get my pellet rifle and when I returned they had all flown into the trees. I went out to check the nest and that is what I found.
I ordered a trap today and I will build a spooker for the next box. I do hope to get a shot at the HOSP pair in the near future.David
Stafford, VAJust tried to post a new thread re; HoSP attack and it was sent to “moderation”.
ThanksDavid
Stafford, VACarol, I am sorry to post this to your thread, but my new topic went to the moderators for some reason.
This just happened a few minutes ago. The eggs were due to hatch on Sunday.
David
Stafford, VAMeredith, Chris is right. I have a male bird that checked the box after the young had fledged. Your mail is probably looking in to see if the box is ready for the next nest.
I usually leave the box up for 2 days following the fledge date in case one or some of the new ones are reluctant to leave. If there were a bird left in the nest, one or both parent birds would be in and out of the nest feeding the remaining young. If the male is just checking the nestbox, I would say that it is safe to open the box and clean it out in preparation for the next brood.
David
Stafford, VATim, Here is the text from the April 23 post about posting photos from “imjur” (a free photo service online) for your information. Glad to answer any questions if you are interested in this route.
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This procedure will help you post photos from your phone to this forum if you use it on The Bluebird forum.
I am assuming that you have your photos on your phone.
Download and install the imjur mobile app to your phone. Upload your photos to imjur.
Prepare your post in the forum. DO NOT CLOSE!
1. Open the imjur app. From the homepage, tap the “contact” icon in the bottom right corner (circle and oval) This should take you to your photos.
2. Tap photo to post.
3. Tap “share” or the share arrow in the lower right corner.
4. Click “Copy Link”.
5. Go back to the forum and paste your link. You will not see the photo here.
6. When you finish your post, tap “submit+.
You will see your post and photo in the thread above.David
Stafford, VATammy, I just use a corrugated box that I trim to come down to about mid-entrance level on the nestbox. I use a couple of drywall screws to hold it on top. If it gets soaked during a rain storm I just cut up another box. I have not had to use the guard for a couple of years now as my wood rectangle heat protector seems to be a deterrent as well.
David
Stafford, VA
