Most of the boxes have already had first nestings, so here are the updates from the lovely bluebirds:
C1: In its first nesting, five bluebirds fledged, and it has already started it's second nest. We are not sure how many eggs are there, because when we checked today the mama was sitting on her nest.
C2: The first nesting hatched five bluebirds. When we checked today, five more eggs were there. There was lots of activity around the boxes, meaning the whole flock is helping the proud parents prepare for the five newest additions to the bluebird family!
C3: The five eggs hatched and fledged from the first nesting. Now, traditionally, this box has only had one nesting. We were pleasantly surprised to see three new eggs in this box, meaning the bluebirds are in the middle of laying the second nest in this box!
C4: This box is still in its first nesting. When we checked, the four or five babies were extremely large and very sleepy!
C5: The five eggs from the first nesting hatched and flew away! This box had four new little babies, and when we opened the box, they opened their mouths, begging their mom for food. The newborn baby birds have bright yellow mouths so that their moms can get food to them.
R: The five babies from the first nesting have come and gone. This box is not known to have a second nesting and was emptied out tonight, just in case a stray bluebird couple needs a nesting place.
That's all for this week! Check in later to see more from our Orange County Bluebirds!
