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| Gilbertson nest box |
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| New Peterson nest box |
Ten
of the eleven nest boxes on the Como Park Bluebird Trail are now up and
awaiting occupants. We added two Gilbertson design boxes this year and two new
Peterson design ones. The Gilbertson boxes detach completely, allowing a view
of the nest from the top. There will be no hanging boxes as in past years; all
are mounted on posts with predator guards attached. These are much easier to
monitor.
Many bluebirds were in the park today, singing,
sparring, and catching insects, but they’ve not yet begun to build their nests.
House sparrows did begin a nest in one box; I removed those materials.
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| A male and female pair search for insects |
