Monthly Archives: July 2013

Close to hatch date …

Posted on July 28, 2013 by lindell dillon

Mama continues to incubate her four little powder blue eggs.  She is spending a lot of time in the box.  Much of the time she is not really down on the eggs, but off them with her head sticking out … Continue reading →

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Four in the box …

Posted on July 20, 2013 by lindell dillon

Mama II has been busy recently.  Built a nest in short order and laid an egg a day for the next four days.  Now comes the boring part of the nesting cycle — incubation.  It’s about like watching grass grow, … Continue reading →

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An egg in the nest.

Posted on July 17, 2013 by lindell dillon

Birds have a way of putting things in perspective. They forge ahead and carry on no matter what happens. No dwelling on the past, no regrets, sheer 100% survival..and beauty. – Susan Halpin, 2008 Mama II completed her nest on … Continue reading →

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Mama starts her fourth nest

Posted on July 14, 2013 by lindell dillon

As I suspected, Mama II is building another nest.  I first saw her carrying grass into the new box in the back yard on 12 July.  She was busy yesterday morning, but took a rest in the hot afternoon. Click … Continue reading →

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Summer doldrums …

Posted on July 9, 2013 by lindell dillon

“All bluebirders must feel like “one of the chosen ones” when we are fortunate enough to have nesting bluebirds on our own property…. “- Lillian Lund, Sialia, 1984 Still not a lot going on around the house with the bluebirds.  … Continue reading →

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