bluebirds and others

[Julia Hanauer-Milne]

It's very birdy at my house in Sidney this a.m. I had a female purple finch show up for the first time this winter along with the mob of goldfinches and usual feeder birds (titmice, chickadees, wb nuthatches).

But the bluebirds are the bigger story. They are already defending a nestbox. It was interesting that a) it's only the end of February and they have already picked this one out and b) they drove off a starling who was investigating and a blue jay (?) who wouldn't nest in it anyway. Also it is a group of three bluebirds and not just a pair. Stay tuned.

Julia

[Sarah Caputo]

I heard a Bluebird 'churring' a few minutes ago, have not set eyes on it yet, if it hangs around this will be the earliest I have had them return here.

Sarah

Montville

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It's very birdy at my house in Sidney this a.m. I had a female purple finch show up for the first time this winter along with the mob of goldfinches and usual feeder birds (titmice, chickadees, wb nuthatches).

But the bluebirds are the bigger story. They are already defending a nestbox. It was interesting that a) it's only the end of February and they have already picked this one out and b) they drove off a starling who was investigating and a blue jay (?) who wouldn't nest in it anyway. Also it is a group of three bluebirds and not just a pair. Stay tuned.

Julia

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[Julia Hanauer-Milne]

I've had a group off and on all winter--the first time I've had them all winter.  I often have them in early winter before they head out. They usually come back in March. I will say this may not have been successful for all. The group started with six and now I'm only seeing three. 

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