03.11.11

YEA!!

This morning I had the first bluebird of the season in the yard (at least that I've spotted). It tried sitting on top of the nesting box but the wind was blowing so hard this morning that he couldn't hang on.

I had to come back and edit this post right after publishing it...a bluebird flew into one of my windows right when I had clicked "Publish Post." It appeared to fly off okay.

03.10.11

One Male

Was on a short walk during my lunchtime today and I saw a single male bluebird up on the roof of a house near our school. Still haven't seen any other birds around our neighborhood...getting anxious!!

ADDITION: When I was leaving school today I ended up seeing two different pairs!

03.03.11

First Sighting

This evening I saw the first bluebird around our house. It flew in from the north and landed on the neighbor's roof. I didn't get a good view, or a photo, so I'm not sure if it was male or female.

02.28.11

They Have Arrived!!

Today as I was getting my bags out of my car at school, I heard it...a bluebird. I am SO EXCITED!! I looked and looked but couldn't see it. And I know I wasn't imagining things because I heard it call several times. I am so excited for spring!

05.22.10

New Arrivals

During the weekly nest check I discovered the eggs have hatched. Not sure if there are six or seven...one seems to be a little tucked in more than the other.

05.08.10

We Have Eggs

With the crazy weather we've been having, I have waited to check-in on the bluebirds. Today when I came up to the box, I tapped and out came the mother. I took off the top and snapped a photo...7 eggs!! Very excited to see how many hatch.

04.18.10

The Beginning

As previously mentioned, I will be taking part in the Colorado Bluebird Project. Not only will I be monitoring my own nest, but I will also be monitoring several next that are on a trail around the school.

Today I had to make a few modifications to my nest box since it does not open. I was actually a little surprised to find a completed nest in the box. (And I was hopeful that my tinkering didn't disturb the nesting couple.)

I think I will have to take down the box this winter and do some repairs - or a full replacement. After six years it's beginning to show its age.