The female bluebird in the west box laid her first egg yesterday. A normal clutch for bluebirds is five eggs. If this couple is 'normal' she will lay the last egg on Friday and start incubating immediately. Typical incubation is 12 - 14 days and they will fledge 16 -22 days after hatching. I will monitor the nest box daily until the fledglings are about 13 days old. Checking the box after that may encourage early fledging. As before, I will try to take pictures for you.
Great card. Love seeing Tilda sitting in the chair.
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