Bluebird Cam Update 7/11/2017

[yortsed snacilbuper]

The bluebirds chicks started hatching today. There are a total of 4 eggs. The male has not been around since last week and we assume he was lost due to predation. It will be a chore for the female to feed the chicks herself. We are looking into setting up a mealworm feeder for her. The chicks will fledge 17-21 days after hatching.

bluebird nest cam

You can see the mealworm feeder on the external cam, it is close the nest box, I hope this works out.

[Rhiannon12866]

1. Oh, no! Hoping they can get the feeder set up...

Thanks for keeping us updated, fascinating and these are such beautiful birds...

[yortsed snacilbuper]

3. The Momma Bluebiird found the mealworms, and is feeding the chicks.

bluebird nest cam

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thank you! That is excellent news!

[yortsed snacilbuper]

5. I think they will be okay.

bluebird chicks

[Rhiannon12866]

6. That's incredibly sad about the male bluebird

Of course, I hope he reappears, but providing food for the little ones is a terrific idea.

[doc03]

2. Sparrows moved in my Bluebird box nt