Date: 4/25/25 8:33 am From: 'April Campbell' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Chickadee nest
Chickadees nested in my bluebird box. I installed a camera and it was fascinating to watch the female construct the nest. She’s roosting in the box, but I don’t think she is done egg laying. I watched like a hawk to see when she laid the first egg so I could attach a homemade wren guard, but apparently Dees cover them with fluff so I’ve yet to see an egg. I kept a look out for HOWR returning, then the very morning I decided to attach the guard, there they were! Fortunately, I had my guard ready to go and duct taped it on. It covers the front and sides. I made the front longer and made sure the birds could get in easily. However , the wren explores the area ( they had nested in a different box in my yard last year) and I suspect they know there is a nest there. The male chickadee attacks the wren when it gets too close. In fact, the Dee tussled with the wren right at my feet. So far, there is no evidence the wren has actually entered the box, but I know the nest is still at risk. Any thoughts?
Blue headed Vireo in yard today and the other day a Winter Wren.
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