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August 8, 2008
Bud's Bluebirds
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Bud has a second nest of bluebirds that are about ready to fledge. The mother laid 4 eggs, but only three of the eggs hatched, and then one baby died last week when it was so hot up here. So, right now, there are two babies in the nest that look healthy and happy. My best guess is that the babies are approximately 18 days old, which means they should fledge within the next 4 days. Now, if only we could think of a way to keep the Corvids away...;)
Update Although I initially assumed that these were Western Bluebirds, I now believe that they are Mountain Bluebirds. The reason for this is that Bud discovered a deceased mature male Mountain Bluebird in his window well. Also, I noticed that there does not appear to be a father feeding the babies. This leads me to believe that the mortality of one of the chicks last week was possibly due to starvation, in addition to the extreme heat.
Posted by Rob Kiser on August 8, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Comments
awesome picture. have you been dumped on with the rain?
Posted by: Chick Voice on August 8, 2008 at 9:59 PM
So that's where nickels come from.
Posted by: Anonymous on August 9, 2008 at 5:22 AM
Thanks Alice. We did get some rain yesterday(Friday). A good heavy rain.
Posted by: Rob Kiser on August 9, 2008 at 1:57 PM