Western Bluebird Nestbox Monitoring - July 3rd, 2017

Western Bluebird Nestbox Monitoring - July 3rd, 2017

Monday 2017-07-03 (late afternoon): Dad and my sister checked on the boxes today; Mom and I are on a trip in Idaho.

Box #1: It was difficult to count, but there are at least 3 Tree Swallow nestlings, fully feathered. Note in the picture that the Tree Swallows built their nest on top of the original Wren stick nest (that was never used by the Wrens).

Box #1. Tree Swallows nestlings. Note that the Tree Swallows built on top of the original Wren nest of sticks.

Box #2: Still empty.

Box #3: Still empty.

Box #4: The Western Bluebird eggs that had started to hatch last week, are now chicks. There are at least 3.

Box #4. Western Bluebird chicks.

Box #5. Still 5 white Tree Swallow eggs. The parent remained on the nest.

Box #5. Tree Swallow parent on nest.

Box #6: Still empty.

Box #7: Still empty.

Box #8: At least four pink Tree Swallow nestlings have finally hatched out.

Box #8. Newly hatched Tree Swallow nestlings.

Box #9: There are 3 Western Bluebird nestlings, starting to get pin feathers.

Box #10: Still empty.