[birdky] Re: Bluebird eggs, too soon?
- From: "Scott Freidhof" <sialia67@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <alee04lacebark@xxxxxxxxx>, "'Birdky'" <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:46:51 -0500
I don't think it is too early. According to one reference (PhD
dissertation) that I read long ago, bluebirds initiate nesting when mean
daily temperatures reach 48 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scott Freidhof
Rowan County
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On Behalf Of j arnold
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 4:59 PM
To: Birdky
Subject: [birdky] Bluebird eggs, too soon?
As of today there are three, almost albino, Bluebird
eggs in the nest they built a week or two ago, on top
of a bit of nest they built last fall. Is it too soon
for them to be laying eggs? If so, I will rethink
feeding Bluebirds in the future. I am still feeding a
small amount of mealworms and mix a couple of times a
day, more when it is cold. These are the only
Bluebirds left in the area after feeding 5 or 6 all
winter.
The Tree Swallows are back today after a week or two
absence. Hope they don't drive the Bluebirds away!
Judy Arnold
North Shelby Co.
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