Friday, June 15, 2007

Nest-box Check: June 14, 2007

  1. Elf owl resting peacefully on eggs.
  2. 4 eggs, Ash-throated flycatcher pair noted foraging for insects.
  3. 5 fully feathered young of Dusky-capped flycatcher.
  4. 6 partially feathered young of Eastern bluebird. Mother flies directly at me in an angle of descent that forces me to duck!
  5. 5 fully feathered Dusky-capped flycatcher nestlings.
  6. 5 fully feathered Dusky-capped flycatcher nestlings.
  7. 5 partially feathered nestlings of Eastern bluebird.
  8. 5 fully feathered young of Ash-throated flycatcher.
  9. Flattened empty nest, all 5 Eastern bluebird nestlings fledged.
  10. 5 fully feathered young of Ash-throated flycatcher.
  11. Empty flattened nest, no activity.
  12. 5 partially feathered young of Dusky-capped flycatcher.
  13. 5 Eastern bluebird eggs.
  14. Elf owl looks up bleary eyed from bottom of box. Eggs out of view.
  15. Cornell nest cam. Acorn woodpecker not in sight or box.
  16. No activity.
  17. No activity.
  18. No activity.
  19. No activity.
  20. No activity.
  21. Bewick's wren nest empty. 3 fledged. To date the Bewick's Wren pair have successfully fledged 6 youngsters.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for taking the time to post your data, and for your hard work and dedication helping birds get by in a world which is increasingly difficult for them to survive in. I also saw your website and applaud your efforts to protect habitat and live a life of stewardship (as you say), in balance with Mother Nature.

You are making a difference Kate, especially in the lives of the birds and animals you love. Don't give up the fight.