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Eastern Bluebird update

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:56:40 +0000

The four that did hatch are doing well. This is a nestbox cam shot I took this morning.

New Bobbleheads and Hummingbirds

admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:49:52 +0000

The second batch of Eastern Bluebird eggs hatched last weekend (June 1 – June 2). Well, four of the five eggs hatched and we are still hoping egg number five will make it. To help the parents out, I went to our local Bird Watcher Supply to pick up some mealworms and a few other feeding supplies.

Also noticed the hummingbirds are back off the nest and hitting the nectar feeders. I have a new digital camera, so hopefully I can get some good pictures to share. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim

5 More Eggs For Clutch #2

admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:12:16 +0000

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.

New Nest on the Way

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:06:18 +0000

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.

First Brood Fledged Today

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:33:40 +0000

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

Hummingbird Migration Map

admin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:52 +0000

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

New Spring Migration Arrival

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:41:30 +0000

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.

Eastern Bluebird Chicks at Nine Days Old

admin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:55:16 +0000

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Short video of feeding time for the rapidly growing chicks. Thanks for visiting, Susan and Jim

General Updates

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:38:14 +0000

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

Feeding Time

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:45 +0000

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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.