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Scot- My bluebird pair turned the fledglings from 1st brood loose really early (around 3 weeks). Now that the pair has new nestlings, they are trying to get their juveniles to go elsewhere. Think it’s just so they can have all the mealworms for their nestlings.
Nicole
Really appreciate the feedback, Cher & Tammy! Temporarily took it down, but will try all of the above.
Nicole
Oh, Rich. So sorry! Experience is how we learn these things. Really hope they give it another go. Don’t think you’ll have a problem with them accepting the spooker after 1st egg. My female hasn’t had a problem with it. Took the male a little longer. Wish HOSP had been left in Europe where they originated!
Nicole
Evie-
I have a problem with robins (& mockingbirds)taking over the mealworm feeder. First, I have changed feeders to where the bigger birds can”t get to the mealworms (still working on getting bluebirds to take to it). Before this, I would put mealworms in the regular feeder & hang another dish of mealworms on the pole right below the box just for the bluebird family. This way, they can both have their mealworms. The only thing is that I make sure I’m around when I do this & take dish down before sun goes down (don’t want to attract predators to box via the mealworms). I got my pole at Wild Birds Unlimited & they have a hanger/dish that fits right on the pole. I know you have to be careful about that robin perching on top, but they have no interest in getting to those babies. They just want the mealworms. When I put mealworms in both locations, the robins always use the regular feeder & the bluebirds always use the feeder on the pole. This would also help that Mama keep watch over her box. Some people may not agree with putting a feeder on the pole for a few hours, but it has worked beautifully for me so that the bluebirds can still have their mealworms & stay close to the box. That’s my story, but I’m sure others have their own suggestions. Hope it works out for that Mama & her potential babies!
As far as the eggs being tossed out of the box, I realize an egg can crack from being pierced & thrown out of the box, but I was just giving input based on what the Sialis site said in what may have caused cracked eggs outside of the box. My input was based on education, but I don’t have HOWR, so I wouldn’t know from experience like some of the others do. Again, really wish you the best of luck!
Nicole
Ok, David & Scot. Y’all are talking me into looking for a Canon 55-250, or something similar. Love those pics! Send more!!
Nicole
First, congrats on TRES & EABL eggs (& your dad’s)!
Second, that is absolutely amazing what you have encountered! Hope you find the owner. In the meantime, sounds like that Lovebird is in very good hands!
Hope all works out!
Nicole
Wow, that’s great Hugh! Sounds like they’re looking for nesting locations & you’re their solution! Best of luck with all this activity!
Nicole
Wow, Donna. Such a blessing to be getting all 3 like that! Would love to experience that- just don’t have a big enough yard. Pics are amazing. Keep us posted!
Nicole
Rich- can’t remember if you’re already equipped with wren guard & sparrow spooker? Sounds like you need both…
Nicole
Thanks, Carol. Wasn’t feeding anywhere else except from that feeder & still didn’t get any takers. Just opened top temporarily to get them used to feeder be4 closing top. Someone else got theirs acclimated that way. Will keep trying!
Nicole
Oh, was the egg on the ground pierced? I thought it was cracked, which made me think something other than wren. Still learning…
Nicole
Don’t have TRES, but I think I would do what Gin suggested & pad bottom of nest with dry grass/straw just in case. Maybe this is an inexperienced couple? Hopefully, someone else with experience can offer you more.
Nicole
Evie, I’m interested in getting a nest cam for next season. Think you can get a wireless cam for around $100. Tragic about that beautiful male! Feel your pain. We get so attached, don’t we? Again, so sorry for all that you & yours have been through!
Nicole
