Category Archives: The Bluebird Diaries

The Bluebird Diaries – Late Summer Visit

I’ve been having bluebird withdrawal since our second 2012 bunch of babies left the nest box back on August 1. We haven’t seen them since then, which is not unusual. But I’d been wondering about them lately. This is a … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – 2012 Wrap Up

Our 2012 bluebird nesting season is a wrap! In our area, bluebirds produce two broods per year. We’d like to thank everyone who followed along with our coverage. We had a blast watching them (and I’m missing them already!) If … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 20 – Fledge!

If you followed our first 2012 bluebird nesting you’ll remember our mixed emotions when it’s time for the babies to leave the nest. On one hand we’re thrilled when they make it, sometimes seemingly against all odds. On the other … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 19

Last time we showed some funny pictures from Day 11 of our baby bluebirds’ young lives. Unfortunately Day 12 starts the period where looking inside the nest box is ill-advised. The babies are mobile enough to leave the nest, but … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 18

These pictures, from the babies’ Day 11, are by far my favorite! We’ve been taking pictures of baby bluebirds for years and these are the funniest I can remember! The babies are quite mobile now which makes for some blurry … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 17

Our baby bluebirds are growing like weeds! These pictures are from Day 9 of their young little lives: And, here are some pictures from Day 10! The daily change is always amazing to me. More from Day 10: Unless otherwise … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 16

We’ve got pictures from days 7 and 8 for this post. In case you’d like to catch up, here are a few recent links. (Or, you can find the entire second-nesting series here.) Hatch Day (includes two short videos) Day … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 15

In this post, we’ll show pictures from day 6  of our baby bluebirds’ young lives. They’re growing fast and we’re enjoying the progression. Hope you are too! In case you’d like to catch up, here are a few recent links. … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 14

I’m combining days 4 and 5 into a single update. If you missed the earlier days here are some links to catch up! Hatch Day (includes two short videos) Day 2 Day 3 Here are a few pictures from Day … Continue reading

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The Bluebird Diaries – Vol. 2 No. 13

Day 3 – I never saw a group of babies who spend so much time upside down showing their bellies! I’m in love! We’ll be back in a day or two with another update. (I always think it will be … Continue reading

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