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11 years ago

The TRES I was concerned about fledged like little rockets on Wednesday, the nest was the typical TRES nest mess but it had not gotten wet. I had a good fight with myself to keep from checking on them a few days before fledging, the smart me won out over the worry wart me because the peeps were strong and the feedings regular. : )

The BB babies have been allowed to stay but only to come feed themselves and play in the birdbath. Bath day lessons were hysterical as they would plop into the water then just sit there not quite knowing what to do next. Mom had to show them quite a few times and (of course) the girls got it first. They have now taken on the BB "cussing" and attitude that it is THEIR feeder and are chasing other birds off. As of yesterday there were all 5 accounted for 2 girls and 3 boys. The new babies hatched on Wednesday so I said good by to a nest full and hello to a nest full that day. Actually at some point in the day I probably had 15 babies here.

Now for who else has found the worm feeder (besides the usual TUTIs, Nutters & Robins). I have a Catbird family, both parents are grabbing beaks full, no babies to the feeder yet but I know they are out of the nest, they have been fighting the Blues so yup now I have 3 feeders Hahahahaah. To my surprise I also have Orioles taking worms and have see their babies hopping around in the trees. Have quite a few pair of them this year, I'm going to need to order more worms! : ) Aw rats LOL

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kendra2003
11 years ago
Lisa, that does sound like fun. You have quite a lot going on there right now. You are so lucky. My Blues have taken off with their young and have not brought them back yet. I do have Catbirds that are coming to the mealworm feeder. I was surprised they would fit through the 1 1/2 inch openings. Have not seen a single Oriole this year here. And for the first time in 4 years, no TRES nested here. So glad you have so many bird things going on to enjoy!
wwwonderwhiskers
11 years ago
How fun to read!! We are very much enjoying our Blues this year for the first time, and reading these posts. Thanks for sharing....

v/r - Les.
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Tufted Tit Mouse = TUTI : ) And yes it is a bird sanctuary.
I have a small fishpond with long slow waterfalls, a heated bird bath, 5 seed feeders, 2 suit feeders, 3 mealworm feeders,4 Hummer feeders. I am in a National Forest with fields and lakes (and of course a bazillion trees)very rural out here, no stop lights, cant see the neighbors....AAAAHHHH.Thank God for the little wooden trading post out here cause it would take an hour round trip if I ran outta toilet paper. ;)
dzyg
11 years ago
Wow Lisa lots going on there. I didn't know you lived out in the middle of nowhere. LOL! Sounds like a little slice of heaven!

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Mine fledged last thursday, but I have not seen any of the babies at the feeder, is that normal?
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lorimcp...it will be at least 7-10 days before the fledgings start following the adults to the feeder. They are hidden in the trees at first.

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