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BB Fledglings and Tres

18 years ago

And finally a couple of tres.

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bbcathy
18 years ago
What beautiful sights to see!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for more great photos
Cathy
erictammy
18 years ago
Loove your photos, Dave. I like them all but the first two are my favorite.
Tammy
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Hi Sara, You are definitely in a sticky situation. I would be hesitant to remove the wren sticks or leave the box open unless you installed a wren guard. More information can be found at the link below. Can you put up a third box for the blues? If not I would install the wren guard on the TRES box and leave the wren box open and see what happens. Are the boxes located near lots of trees? Maybe you could move it out in the open more away from trees. I believe a wren was the culprit for removing nearly all the eggs from my chickadee box for no known reason at all. The third TRES is probably another male searching for a cavity to nest in. I have witnessed multiple TRES come to a box to help other TRES when they are in distress like a HOSP fighting with them. They gang up on enemies sometimes which is cool. Please read below on the wren guard. I just found that forum recently. Do this first and then check back here for others advice. Good luck! http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/5332/How-to-make-a-Wren-Guard
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Unfortunately I think it may already be too late for the TRES. They had their eggs taken out by most likely a HOWR or HOSP, although I did see the Blues on top of the house before I went out and found that the TRES eggs were gone; is it possible the Blues took out the TRES eggs? I am still trying as hard as possible to kill those Sparrows. Let me tell you, they have become so smart and sneaky! When I see them go into the house, I run out and cover it with a pillow case and stand out there for about 10 minutes shaking the box to get them to come out. I eventually give up, but I never even see them come out of the house anyways. I can't tell when they're in the house or out, and when I see them on the ground and get my pellet gun, they're gone in a flash. And I went out to get their eggs, but holy heck, they have the most ugly and messy nest I have ever seen from a HOSP. It doesn't even look like a nest, just a box crammed with junk. I don't even know if I can find the eggs in there. I will keep trying, and I won't give up till I succeed. Thanks for your help.
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mulchmamma
18 years ago
Wow, easy to see how birding and photography go so well together.

With that bunch of adolescents, you must order a lot of mealworms!
blumz
18 years ago
Most magnificent pics I've ever seen of fledglings! Thanks for sharing!
erictammy
18 years ago
Mulchmamma..you should ask him how many mealworms. He gets a few more than I do. :)
renee_2006
18 years ago
Beautiful pics of beautiful birds.
dave_in_va
Original Author
18 years ago
At the risk of turning this thread into a comercial for Cher's Bluebird Nut feeder, here are a couple more shots of the family, taken on the feeder just a few minutes ago. As you can see, the rain is finally gone and the sun is bright, so the pictures are a bit more crisp than before.

And a couple of Mama and Papa, followed by one of Mama with two of the juveniles.
mulchmamma
18 years ago
OK, OK, I give....how many mealworms DO you go through, in say one week???

Am rethinkin about the mealworm feeder issue because it looks like SO much fun.

Linda
dave_in_va
Original Author
18 years ago
I get 10,000 every two weeks, year 'round. The BBs eat plenty but I also feed Carolina wrens, song sparrows, titmice, chickadees, downy woodpeckers, nuthatches and when I am not looking, ugggh, HOSPs. However, I try to deny them when I can, but it is a full time job.

I have to have the cage feeders to keep the mockingbirds, starlings and robins from hogging all the worms.
erictammy
18 years ago
I love those with the babies on top of the feeder. I didn't buy Cher's feeder but wish I had. I bought one
that has wood on the ends so I can't see the bluebirds from every direction, the hinged top is getting rusty and it's skinny enough so the bigger birds can reach in and grab a few worms every once in awhile. When it isn't usable anymore I'm going to buy the one you have Dave.
Tammy
erictammy
18 years ago
Dave, I know another forum that would love to see those photos. :)
Tammy
trailerparkbirds
18 years ago
Great pictures Dave, I was looking at your (My Page),Won't mind getting some of your camera equipment, But in the mean while I'll just have to settle with my Cannon 300D, cheap telephoto lens and a tripod most of the time.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get my first batch of meal worms, through the mail.
Sincerely,
Keith
dzyg
18 years ago
Awesome shots Dave!! I love looking at all your pics.

Donna

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