Update On Bird Families

Busy Raising Families This is a busy time of the year for us as well as the birds. We are busy with garden chores-cleaning up, pruning, feeding and planting. The birds are busy building their new families. The Bluebird’s eggs have hatched and the parents have been making endless trips feeding five chicks. They are growing up really fast. It will take around 15-20 days … Continue reading Update On Bird Families

P&BMay 16, 2018May 16, 20183 Comments

Birds

Back From Wintering

Almost A Full House The temperature is still seesawing, but most of the migrating birds have reached us on their usual schedule. The Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) have finally settled in one of the bird boxes and have started building their nest despite harassment from the House sparrows. We really have to keep an eye on this one to make sure that the sparrows don’t … Continue reading Back From Wintering

P&BMay 1, 20182 Comments