First Blue Bird Nest Box Check - EGGS!!!

Sean and I took the Blue Bird Nest Box training yesterday and we learned that we should be checking the boxes every week! Blue birds are so invested in raising their young, that they do not frighten off by people harassing them once a week or so. So, today was our first official check.

We are so proud of our momma blue bird! Look at her clutch! Isn't it the sweetest thing you have ever seen?



It seems that I will need to bring a small mirror to count the eggs next time. I can see at least 3, maybe 4, but there could easily be more. She will incubate the eggs for 12-14 days. Nestlings remain in the nest for 18-21 days. She may raise as many as 2-3 broods per season.

The other box attracted a male house wren who built a small nest to attract a female, but she did not choose it. We cleaned that out as instructed.