[phillyblues]

Thanks Carol! For me this is a transformation of a neighborhood one year at a time! Bluebirds haven’t been heard here for decades. So neat to see a year where I actually have seen more bluebirds than sparrows in a week. This has been a very difficult year for me and I am hanging on by a thread lately….but the bluebirds give me a spiritual spark of happiness. I can’t afford yet to move to a place where they are conmon. But some day I hope. Merry Christmas to you as well and God bless!

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Thanks! Great job to you too Tammy. I am sure it was you and others that gave me the spark to give it a go. Seemed hopeless. I remember a very inspiring youtube video of a guy who said he was catching 500 a year for 2 or 3 years and now he is down to a handful. People joked that you’ll never get rid of them so what’s the point? I figured you have to start with your own yard and block and not worry about the whole area. I have a theory that bluebirds hear that hosp sound and move on. Today was a big day. While I have seen bluebirds once in a bluebird moon….this week I have been seeing them regularly. Today I had 4 or 5 hanging around off and on all day! Hard to believe I really thought I’d never see the day. So excited what spring may have to offer. Now if they woild just darnwell find my mealworm feeder!! They just won’t get close enough yet.

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Yeah I just found it interesting birds building nests that late.

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They came back today and got a bit closer….flew over my yard. Maybe they will see it soon.

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Interesting. This is the first time I have seen sparrows (trying to) building nests in the late fall. I don’t recall ever seeing that.

[phillyblues]

Thanks, Tammy. Hoping they see it before the starlings eventually find it. Maybe a decoy bluebird would help draw them in?

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Interesting. Is that the Wild Birds Unlimited box? I just bought one to try it out. Have you had luck with bluebirds in it? It seems really solid butnthe roof design is very different than what I am used to.

[phillyblues]

Van Ert is a Godsend. I would have no problem with someone catching wrens and releasing them elsewhere.

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My little part :)

Number of nests: 1
Number of Eggs: 4
Number Hatched: 4
Number Fledged: 4

[phillyblues]

Excellent

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Wow what a treat, David! I’ll keep hoping!

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I always wondered if the plastic was healthy or not long term and if they would be too hot inside in certain states.

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[phillyblues]

Very cool. Love the glow. Those bluebirds look like they are in a fancy club.

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I swear those things are evil. They seem to have evolved to simply harrass bluebirds. My hosp hotel keeps filling up lately. Up to about 140 for the year.

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Would love to get a hold of an old Missouri license plate.

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