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Feeding, drinking, bathing



Bluebird feeder showing 2 adults in Spring 2001.



Feeder and bath showing 1 Bluebird inside, 2 on the ledges, 1 on the bath, and a House Finch on the bath. The feeder contains: mealworms, Bluebird Buffet, soaked Currant raisins, and dried blueberries that have been soaked. 12/29/2001, 7:30 AM EST. Click here for steps I took to successfully feed and attract more Bluebirds and ONLY Bluebirds to this feeder.


Bad news about Carolina Wrens... Carolina Wren nest in Bluebird feeder, July 2003. The feeder was moved to a temporary location and just as I was ready to move it again, I found the nest inside of it so I left it alone. There used to be 6 eggs in it but I'm guessing the nearby non-native House Sparrows destroyed them by breaking their necks and removing them from the nest. On July 11 only one very fat baby remained. On July 13 it was gone...all the babies were killed. Past successful nestings: June 2003: Neighbor's window AC unit, July 2002: My window AC unit, July 2001, in a hanging plant under my house eave.
Carolina Wren nest in Bluebird feeder, 7/9/2003

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Good news about Carolina Wrens... Carolina Wren nest in anti-Starling device, August 16, 2003. The device has a section of duct-work removed from it, leaving the rear opening accessible to the Wrens. The harmless device could capture Starlings but cannot capture the Wrens. Starlings are a non-native bird that kill many native animal species, so the device was made. There has been no evidence of any type of predation attempts on these Wrens. The dogs that live near this nest might unknowingly help protect the Wrens from predators. The dogs were kept indoors on the the day the babies left the nest, which was 8/18.
Carolina Wren nest in anti-Starling device, 8/16/2003


Bluebird bath, Nov 2001. Showing de-icing heater.
Bluebird bath de-icing heater


Bluebird bath, Nov 2001. Underside with electrical connection housing detail.
Bluebird bath electrical housing


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  Created: 2001.   Last updated: 8/18/2003