[Yolanda]

I have a sad story. Last season, 2023, my mated pair of Eastern BB had 3 successful clutches. A total of 9 babies fledged. Dad BB had been extremely protective of his territory. It was very obvious he was active and watching the nest. He would dive bomb squirrels who were near the birdhouse post. This year this pair used the same birdhouse and had 2 clutches. Then Daddy BB disappeared from our property. It was obvious he was absent. Mommy BB had built a third nest and laid 4 eggs on July 4, 5 and 6th. None of the eggs have hatched. She does not seem to be brooding at all. Now I do not see her coming and going from the birdhouse. I plan to leave the nest and eggs alone for at least another 2 weeks. Any other recommendations or comments?

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