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Hello Bill. I am so sorry the family was lost. I’m sure the male must know this. I am new to bluebirds, but I am not new to birdwatching. A family of crows attracted my interest over 10 years ago. I watched them and became completely fascinated by their intelligence. They actually watched me back! They arrived outside my window every morning eager for the leftovers I would feed them. Over the course of those 10 years the family grew and changed yet they always knew me. When one was hit by a car, the family mourned. They kept vigil over their lost loved ones. I feel that many other species have the same empathy, especially bluebirds. From everything I’ve read, it seems you should clean out the nest box.
David- I do believe the heat may be the cause, but not with certainty. Especially since the male at my nest disappeared right after the female laid her final egg. I’m sorry to hear the eggs in your nest haven’t hatched. I am curious, is there a male present at your nest? The little female at my nest just refuses to give up, so I am resolved to see it through with her. I won’t remove the nest and eggs until I certain she has moved on. Thank you for sharing your situation with me.
Thank you for your response. I’m sorry to ahear the male went missing. I’m glad the female was able to care for her babies and so happy they fledged. It’s so difficult not to worry for these amazing birds. My visiting female has been in and out of the box all day. We are in the middle of yet another horrible storm this very minute- yet she remains steadfast and committed to her eggs. I love and admire her. I am almost certain her eggs are not viable. I will just painstakingly wait for her to realize this.
