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Posts: 47 (11/08/09 9:30 AM) |
We have been seeing our blues alot lately checking out both of our nesting boxes in the yard. Couple of males and females go in and out of the boxes. This is
the first fall that I can recall in the past few years that they have been around so much. I also see them with finches. Can someone please tell me why they
are visiting the boxes so much and do they "befriend" finches??
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Moderator Posts: 3863 (11/08/09 11:42 AM) Middle Name
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Are you talking about house finches? If so, bluebirds tolerate them quite well. They are sort of like "bluebird groupies" in that they seem to like
hanging around with bluebirds. Go figure!
Bluebirds typically visit boxes all year round. They are naturally curious about cavities and tend to investigate most every one they find. They also have an attachment to boxes where they have had nesting success. As for why they would be displaying more activity than what you have noticed in the past--I really don't know. Maybe these birds aren't the ones who have been with you in the past and they have different habits.  Gin
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Moderator Posts: 5975 (11/08/09 3:47 PM) |
Mine have been visiting my nestbox quite a bit too. I don't remember if that's normal for me or not.
Tammy
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Posts: 215 (11/08/09 5:50 PM) |
Your very lucky!I haven't seen mine since mid Sept.
 . This is the first year they have not hung around in the fall.This year is a little different,I lost the male during the 3rd nesting,late in the
season.Mama left with 3 from the 2nd nest and 3 from the 3rd nest,the fledglings were not even a week old!I haven't seen them since.I have about 10,000
mealies on hand now,waiting on their return.I guess the winter birds will eat well this year.
Matt
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Moderator Posts: 5976 (11/08/09 7:30 PM) |
Matt!! no blues! That is sad. Do they usually overwinter for you?
Tammy
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Posts: 216 (11/08/09 8:44 PM) |
tamsea wrote: Yes, they usually do,things are different this year,remember ,she lost her male late in the season.I sure hope she returns this spring with a new male. 
Matt
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Moderator Posts: 5978 (11/09/09 3:57 PM) |
I'm hoping you still see them this winter!!!!!
Tammy
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