Sunday, April 14, 2024
Barn Quilt
While the dog and I were out and about I noticed a bird sitting atop the bird house on the north side of the meadow. When it flew off there was a flash of blue. Bluebirds were back! Over winter the houses w/ doors are purposely left open to be blasted clean by the wind/cold/and sun. Houses made out of PVC pipe are unhooked, cleaned, and stored away in Sleipnir. Come spring I wait for the tree swallows or bluebirds to return before setting up the houses again. Making them available too early and house sparrows will move in. I walked out to the pair of houses the bluebird had been sitting on and fastened the doors in place. Each time Whip and I went outside I looked over that way and eventually saw a bluebird perched on one again. Bluebirds do a low chatter as if talking to themselves. This one was now contentedly chirping about how great it was to be back in the Northwoods plus find a suitable nesting spot quickly. Later a bluebird flew in and sat momentarily on the hooks where the feeders hang. Bluebirds don't do seeds so assume she just wanted to make sure I noticed they were back. Five of the houses are now closed up and ready to go. I will do the other thirteen tomorrow.
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Glad to hear of your bluebird sighting. Hopefully their population is coming back.
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