[wisb] Re: tree swallow in blue bird nest
- From: "Kent" <kentsue@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pzappen@xxxxxxxxx>, "Wisbirdn" <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 05:44:20 -0600
Peg:
The beheading of Tree Swallows and bluebirds is uncommon but predictable
in areas frequented by House Sparrows. I do not know of any other avian
predator other than HOSP's that behead songbirds in nest boxes. We found
a bluebird hen in her nest box yesterday, beheaded by a HOSP.
Kent Hall
Stevens Point in Portage Co.
----- Original Message -----
From: Peg Zappen
To: Wisbirdn
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 7:00 AM
Subject: [wisb] tree swallow in blue bird nest
A friend of mine, newly interested in birds, found a beheaded tree swallow in
her nest box. The nest box is appropriately baffled. Any insight on how this
may have happened? Thanks for your help.
Peg Zappen
Trempealeau
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