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we have a nest in our window that we think is a sparrow nest with 2 eggs as of yesterday there was another egg as far as we can determine it is a blue jay egg will that egg also hatch and if so will it try to kill the other two by forcing them out of the nest or what?? i don't want the little sparrows to go thru that and can i take out that egg with out any problem thank you Fred
Usually an additional egg in a small bird's nest is from the parasitic Brownheaded Cowbird that does not build its own nest. It is a protected species, but the Wildlife Department usually looks the other way when one of their eggs is removed. They say they have "slippery eggs". The smaller babies usually do not survive if the Cowbird egg hatches. Bluebird Bob. PS - do you have Bluebird Boxes?
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| Comment | i will take out that egg the little sparrow is working overtime to stay on that nest sadly it is our front door so we have tryed to go the garage thanks for all the help | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Bluebird Bob Walshaw
Expertise
I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.
Experience
I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.
Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance
Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World
Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.
Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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