5 More Eggs For Clutch #2

The Eastern Bluebirds in the nestbox are working on the second brood of the season. Egg number five showed up Wednesday morning (05/22/2013). Still keeping the hummingbird feeder in front of the camera. We will not be able to put the seed feeder back in front of the feedercam until the tree limbs are cut back to keep the squirrels from jumping to the roof of the house. The hummingbirds are nesting as well right now, so there is not much going on in front of the camera. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim.

General Updates

There is so much happening right now. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are visiting the nectar feeders. The Eastern Bluebird chicks in the nestbox are starting to open their eyes a little bit. I saw a female Five-lined skink yesterday. The first reptile spotting of this year. The rabbits and deer are grazing in the yard. We still have Pine Siskins hanging around. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim

Four Eggs Hatched This Morning

Sometime this morning, four of the Eastern Bluebird eggs hatched. I put out a second batch of mealworms to help the busy parents out.

Day Five, Egg Five

We are at five eggs now.

Eastern Bluebird Update

The female Eastern Bluebird has been laying an egg a day and is now at four eggs. So wonderful to be able to watch the process and see what is going on whenever they are in the nestbox.

1st Egg Laid

Our female Eastern Bluebird laid her fist egg this morning. WooHoo….

Eastern Bluebirds Are Nesting

The Eastern Bluebirds started building a nest in the nestbox on 3/17. I have one of the Hawk Eye cameras mounted in the box this year and grabbed a few snapshots today while watching the female building the nest. I hope to be able to post film clips of the babies this year. Thanks for visiting. Susan and Jim

Hummingbirds and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks

Still having decent activity at the hummingbird feeders. The owners change fairly often as they move on along their migration.

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks made their first appearance at the sunflower feeders yesterday. This morning, I woke up to find both males and females at the deck feeder (feedercam). These are one of my favorites of the spring and fall migrations.

Dinner Plate Seems A Little Small

Susan, my wife reported we had up to three Crows in the feedercam tray today. As big as they are it is hard to image them fitting in there. Wish I had seen it. These pictures were taken later in the day.

Ever Feel Like Someone Is Watching You

This cute little fledgling Eastern Bluebird ended up winning, as dad gave in and picked up the sunflower meats at juniors feet and fed him/her.