ruth - we have bluebirds just starting up a nest in our field - and often the
juveniles do stay and help with the next broods - i will check about how many
nests they may have in any given year - i think the strange weather this spring
and summer has thrown off schedules - christie
On Jul 16, 2010, at 9:34 AM, Ruth Carver wrote:
I have a bluebird nest box that has been occupied since early spring and has
already fledged three broods. About 10 days ago all the birds disappeared,
and I thought the would be gone until early winter when they general start
house hunting again. I looked out yesterday, and a male and female have
returned (or maybe never left), and are exhibiting nesting behavior again. I
know bluebirds frequently produce two broods, but isn't it rather late in the
season to be nesting again?
An interesting activity this year was that at least one young male stayed
around and helped feed the next two hatches.
Ruth Carver
GReat Falls, VA
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