Today the five bluebird babies successfully fledged. Last night the parents were very active with their trips in and out of the nestbox. The babies kept looking out, but kept going back down into the box.
Here is a picture from last night showing mom and dad with one of the bluebird babies looking out.
Mom, Dad and Baby Bluebird
Dad Bluebird 4-17-15
Looks like mom bluebird has completed her brood. There are five blue eggs in the box. She is spending more time in the nestbox and dad is usually nearby. Just a few minutes ago, while we were enjoying the beautiful day from the sunporch, dad flew to the ground, snagged a cricket and took it into the nestbox for mom.
While we wait the 12 to 16 days for the bluebirds to hatch we will write about our experience with the bluebirds over the past five years.
Mom Bluebird 4-17-15
Mom bluebird laid her fourth egg this morning. She arranges them in the nestbox so that they are all touching. Will there be a fifth tomorrow?