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True story. I literally saw a Female two years ago carry an egg out of the box in her beak! I was totally taken aback. Unfortunately I didn’t have my phone or I would have taken a pic. She flew off and obviously discarded it. She had laid 5 and 4 hatched. It was about 10 days after the 4 had hatched. Crazy!
Be careful that there are no overhanging branches within 10 feet of your box. Those crafty snakes can drop down onto the box from tree branches even stretching way out to do it. I’ve seen videos of them doing it.
UPDATE: I’m letting nature take it’s course. The baby is definitely still around as Momma is feeding and calling. She’s had enough trauma so I’m hoping this baby makes it. He got through the night so that’s a good sign.
I put the Van Ert up yesterday with no luck. This morning I woke up and it had been triggered. I captured the male HOSP and, let’s just say he won’t be a problem anymore. I’m guessing this is the end of my EABL Season. I’m taking heart that this is the exception as I’ve had 8 incredible seasons at this house with over 85 birds fledged. My neighbors each have an active nest ongoing as well.Momma is still actively feeding them and the new Male is behaving. I’m aware that sometimes the new Male will kill the babies. I’m hoping that is not the case.
Last year as I was going to check the box I saw the last one leave. He actually flew straight down and got stuck in the corner of the fence. I was able to gently maneuver him into the nearby bush for which Mom and Dad seemed quite grateful! Usually I don’t see them leave though.
Dave
This second nesting has 4 eggs. Last one was laid on June 4th. The first nesting was a failure with 4 infertile eggs. I’m located in Saxonburg,PA. Hope this helps.
RichWhen I caught mine in the Repeating Trap I would give them a cigarette and blindfold them at dawn.
The Van Ert I get them in a clear plastic bag (to ensure it’s a HOSP, although I’ve only every caught one EABL for which I felt awful and released her immediately unharmed). Once secure in the bag a quick whack on the sidewalk eliminates them.That’s exactly what I do. I swift whack on the concrete sidewalk and they are killed instantly. As much as I hate HOSP’s I am humane as possible.
Dave
1st brood 5 eggs. All unviable abandoned after 26 days
2nd 5 eggs 4 hatched and fledged
3rd 4 eggs all hatched and fledged
4th 4 eggs all hatched and fledged
Total fledged 12I STILL have babies!!! My pair started their 4th Brood in the beginning of August. Four babies are about 2 days away from fledging. This is the latest I have ever had EABL’s nesting and it’s rare to have a 4th brood and so late in Western PA. Amazing season, although the first brood may not count as all 5 eggs never hatched. I am shocked she laid again for a 4th brood! This is one busy pair.
Right on cue. Momma finished the nest 2 days ago and this morning I have an egg!
Latest nesting I’ve ever had. Hoping for a successful brood
