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Baby Blues fledged today-

13 years ago

5 more baby blues out into the world. Did not see them go, but they were there this morning but Mom and Dad were not feeding. I had things to do, so could not sit and wait and watch. Then at noon I went to look and did not get clicked and scolded, so I knew they were gone. Kind of glad, as the box is in the middle of my garden and I need to weed.

Mom and Dad have come back several times and begged for worms this afternoon.

Connie SE Michigan

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mlkbskt
13 years ago
AWESOME! Glad you hear you had success.
ohsoblue77
13 years ago
Great to hear!

I also just had babies fledge. 4 of them. Unfortunatly though, unlike you, I only have a father. MRs bluebird proved again how female bluebirds just can't survive in some areas. (Esp my neighborhood - I've lost 2-3 this season!)

Like you,I originally had 5 but apparently dad couldn't handle that many and it died over night. He's done a great job but in my boxes it looks like nesting may be over for the year.
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Hi Michelle, Congrats on the baby blues fledging!!! Those wrens are a pain!!! They have taken over 2 boxes and I just keep pulling twigs. I put out grape jelly 4 the orioles. I get tons of them. This is the first time EVER I have had 3 orioles nesting in my yard. Last year there was 1 nest. They like 2 build in the choke cherry trees. That's where all 3 of them built their nest. Yesterday I could hear the babies cheeping and I kept watching, but the little buggers left when I wasn't watching. They are a joy to be around, and because they built so close to my house, they can hear my voice and they have become quite tame. I mean they will come to the jelly feeder when I'm standing on the porch. I can't wait for them to bring the babies back. If u have orioles around try grape jelly....they LOVE it!! Best of luck!! Karen
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mlkbskt
13 years ago
I hate to sound dumb, but what happens to the mamma bluebirds? I am new to bluebirding. Thanks.
ohsoblue77
13 years ago
As I have mentioned before, it is not normal for the mom to abandon nestlings.

If she goes missing,it is likely the result of death. (From Vehicles, Hawks, Owls,etc.)

I really am curious to know how I lost multiple females. I have yet to have a male bluebird disappear. (Knock on wood)
Connie Kru
Original Author
13 years ago
Ohsoblue
I will be pleasantly surprised if we get another nesting, but it could be in one of the neighbors yards, as they have all put up boxes, but I do not think they monitor very well.
If they do come to our yard, I hope they choose the other box, as we have a camera in it.
Mine are still coming back for meal worms, but the worms are just about gone and I doubt I will order more, unless I see a nest being built.
It has been fun.

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