"Please excuse my dirty house, I know it is a mess. I don't have time to clean right now, I have a bluebird nest." - Cherie Layton

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Update: from Egg to Babies

Hi!  I apologize for my absence, there's been so much going on...baby bluebirds and the basketball tournament!  It's truly been MARCH MADNESS at my house! 

I think the best way to bring you up to date is to post a timeline:

The bluebirds started building their nest in my bluebird house on March 7th and finished around the 10th.  The 

The eggs started hatching on 4/1/19 at about 2pm and finished hatching on 4/3/19.  I’m sad to report that one egg did not hatch.  The egg was disposed of by the mother.

The babies are 8 days old and they’re starting to get their feathers and open their eyes. 







Sunday, March 10, 2019

Bluebird Mania is back!

I’m very excited to announce that the bluebirds have started building their nest! I'm especially excited because my husband gave me a bird house cam this past Christmas! Now we can see inside the house and watch the baby birds hatch!  I will be posting pics and videos to keep everyone updated on our new bluebird family! 


Last Thursday, we noticed there was a lot of activity and lots of materials on the ground underneath the house. The male bluebird had been taking nesting materials into the bird house. It rained on Friday and all day yesterday, but that didn't stop them from working on the nest.  Today, it's been sunny and dry and the momma bird has been working very diligently on the nest. I think the nest will be complete today and she may possibly start laying eggs in a few days. Below is a short video of momma building her nest.    



You still have time to get a bluebird house and put it up! I bought mine at Lowe's and they cost about $15.00. Be sure to purchase some dried mealworms. You'll need some treats to attract them to your yard. 

I hope you're excited about the spring weather and the rebirth of plants and living things around us. Check my blog for updates and let me know if you have bluebirds in your yard!

Spring is a very exciting time of year!  
Get out and enjoy the fresh air!



Friday, January 18, 2019

Most important time of the year!

Hi there!  It's the most important time of the year for bird feeding! It's winter...and my favorite time of year! I like winter for two reasons, winter clothes and I love winter birds!  The winter birds need us to help nourish them through the winter months! Yesterday, I visited my favorite store, "Wild Birds Unlimited"!  (I absolutely love shopping there! You really need to visit your local shop.)  I bought a couple of suet cakes. Suet is especially important in the winter months.  It is a quick source of heat and energy for birds.  You can find suet cakes at grocery stores, hardware stores, and anywhere that sells bird seed.   Don't forget to add a suet cake to your yard!  The birds will 'thank you'!  

Leave me a comment or picture and let me know how you're helping your backyard birds through the winter! I'd love to hear from you! Stay warm!🐦