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RKD

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Reply #15 on: February 17, 2011, 09:40:29 AM
Just wanted to report back on the Bluebirds. They disappeared over the really cold days but have been making daily appearences again for the past few warmer days.
As we had wrens nesting here last summer maybe encouraging the bluebirds isn't the greatest idea, thanks for the advice HH. Have you seen them up your way yet?
I do enjoy watching them. They have such interesting flight patterns and love the way they congregate together on the feeders, great sharers
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Reply #16 on: February 17, 2011, 01:41:29 PM
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Nope.....haven't seen anything here...... :cry: ........but then again, haven't been outside too much either.

Glad to hear they came back to see you..... :wink:

Are the males vocalizing when they're around your feeders?

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Reply #17 on: February 18, 2011, 09:26:44 AM
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I knew as I posted yesterday I would eat my words...... :lol: ......WooHoo.......they're baaaaack !!!

At around 9:00 am while I was on the deck BBQ'ing..... :shock: ......I noticed a male sitting on the scarecrow.

He then flew over to the box and went inside for a look-see......I'm fairly optimistic that it passed the "Holmes Inspection"

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Reply #18 on: February 19, 2011, 11:21:48 AM
How nice they are! Jealous!
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Reply #19 on: February 19, 2011, 04:47:17 PM
Wow, I'm so happy for you. SO have you just seen the male? No females yet?
I've been gone the last day and a half so not sure if they have deserted me...hope not!!
I haven't been outside when they are here so no I haven't been aware of them vocalizing. Will keep you posted especially if they decide to stay
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Reply #20 on: February 19, 2011, 07:30:39 PM
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Just the one male so far and he was "talking" a little bit....... :wink:

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Reply #21 on: March 19, 2011, 10:19:38 PM
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Very nice ! Is this normal for Bluebirds here at this time of year ?
Must be global warming...
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Bluebirds can survive here all year round, provided they have an adequate food source, but the majority of them still migrate.  Much like Robins or Goldfinches: you see them from time to time in the winter, but they're much scarcer than they will be during the warmer months.  Mind you, I've not personally seen Bluebirds during the winter, but then there aren't any living in my area either.
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Reply #22 on: March 21, 2011, 09:43:28 PM
RKD ... how nice for you to have Bluebirds ... pls keep us informed if they stay. Very exciting.
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Reply #23 on: March 21, 2011, 10:27:15 PM
well they stuck around for almost a couple weeks but have  not come back since...very disappointing. I guess my Bluebird boxes were not up to their standards lol. Or maybe they remember my neighbour up the street (Halton Hills) and the nice meal worms he serves up lol. I'll be sure to let you know if they return
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