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.
Filed under Pictures, Updates | Comment (0)New Nest on the Way
The Eastern Bluebirds started building a new nest in the nestbox today. Looks like we are on the way to brood number two for 2013. I have also stopped putting out seed at the feeder cam because of the squirrels. In the meantime, we will likely put a hummingbird feeder in front of the camera. Hopefully, the squirrels will leave it alone. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim.
Filed under Updates | Comment (0)First Brood Fledged Today
The Eastern Bluebird chicks we have been watching fledged this morning. All five made it from egg to first flight. I will try to get a video of the last two leaving put up in the next couple of days. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim
Filed under Updates | Comment (0)Hummingbird Migration Map
Just found out about a new hummingbird migration map project that looks pretty neat. Hope it works out well for them. Follow the following link to view it http://www.birdfeeders.com/advice/bird-watching/hummingbird-migration. Thanks for visiting. Susan and Jim
Filed under Updates | Comment (0)New Spring Migration Arrival
We had our first male Rose-breasted Grosbeak of the spring migration today. Strikingly beautiful bird. Looks like the Eastern Bluebird chicks are old enough to sleep alone tonight. Everyone will get a better nights sleep. Thanks for visiting. Susan and Jim.
Filed under Updates | Comment (0)Eastern Bluebird Chicks at Nine Days Old
Short video of feeding time for the rapidly growing chicks. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim
Filed under Updates, Video | Comment (0)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
Filed under Pictures, Updates | Comment (0)Feeding Time
Female Eastern Bluebird feeding her chicks and then searching for fecal sacs. The video is in black/white because the inside of the nestbox gets very little light. All except one of the chicks are five days old. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim.
Filed under Updates, Video | Comment (0)Egg Number Five Hatched
The last Eastern Bluebird egg hatched during the night or early this morning. Mom and pop are busy feeding them the mealworms we put out. I will post some of the videos we have taken when I have a chance next week. Thanks for visiting. Susan and Jim
Filed under Updates | Comment (0)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.
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