We were lucky enough to have chickadees use the nest box in our yard, and from as far as we can tell the babies have successfully fledged (we didn't see it, but I saw a parent bring food one morrning and they were gone by evening). We didn't take the nest box down yet and have seen a chickadee sticking its head near the opening. How likely is it another set of chickadees would use the box? If it's possible is it better to remove the old nest? Thanks. -- Lori

It is fun to watch the activity of wrens. They always make me laugh when they try to drag forked, or very long branches, through the hole. Although they frequently make it work somehow, even if the end sticks out of the hole afterwards! The individuals in my garden don't like those larger bluebird boxes, favoring smaller cavities. And I believe some house wrens successfully chased the Bewick's from their active nest in our hollowed out birch branch box, much to my disappointment. Thanks for sharing your wren video. Not many cheerier voices than a wren singing.

I feed bluebirds mealworms for years, and enjoy seeing the babies grow. This year, the babies just fledged (after 23 days), however I found one baby dead in the box fully feather, there are no apparent wounds or injuries. I feel so very sad. The mom were feeding the babies as of last night, the baby shouldn't have died of starvation. Anyone would venture a guess as to the cause of the death?

First time bluebird landlord here! Its day 10 since the 4 eggs hatched. I notice some white stuff on the walls. What could it be and do I need to address it?