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Abby, go ahead and monitor it more often because your missing out on quite a bit of fun watching those babies grow. Another reason for monitoring is so that you can find problems quickly that could be fatal to babies and even parents. And you’ll know exactly when thyou bluebirds should fledge.
Tammy
Yes,definitely take it out. She’ll probably build a new nest in a few weeks. Do you monitor you box?
Tammy
You might have to put your traps away at times ybecause the Hawks are drawn to traps. You can cover the holding area of the trap so the hawk can’t see the bird in the holding area but that’s what draws in other HOSP. If I have a hawk interested I just cover the entire trap for a few days so he’ll lose interest. But they never really forget that it’s there.
Tammy
Yes, put up another box quickly. As in tomorrow. That will help with the TRES situation. I like Gins idea about the hole reducer. You can make one using a milk jug. Look on the Sialis website for size.
Tammy
Or put up a new box further away and see if they take that one. That’s what I would do…just in case.
Tammy
Do you monitor it Mark? Because if you don’t you’ll be so thrilled if you start doing it and it’s wise to monitor. You may want to be careful though right now if you have no idea how old the babies are. They do get extra agitated when their babies are about ready to fledge. And most bluebirds are not like this but there’s been several people on here who have had aggressive bluebirds.
Tammy
I agree. But I would probably just move it. Sometimes birds are hesitant when they see another nest. I think your mind would be more at rest if you removed it…if you are anything like me.
Tammy
It takes a lot for a female to leave her eggs so it isn’t a surprise, like Gin said, that she’s incubating. She can do this!
Tammy
So many different opinions. LOL Just to throw one more in, I would keep all the boxes open. Use both the other boxes to trap HOSP. You don’t need two traps, just screws in each box. Or you never know what other bird might end of picking one of the other boxes. I keep all mine open and I have 8 at my house and 14 on a trail nearby.
Tammy
