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About Bluebird Bob Walshaw
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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.
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I have had a 100 nestbox trail for more than 10 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.
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Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance
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Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News, etc.
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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.
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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.
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Many
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You are here: Experts > Recreation/Outdoors > Birding/Wild Birds > Birding > BlueBird eggs
Expert: Bluebird Bob Walshaw
Date: 5/9/2008
Subject: BlueBird eggs
Question
We have a nest is a bluebird box in our yard. The female flew into a window 3 days ago and was "knocked silly". We left her alone and in a couple of hours she flew into a nearby tree. She did not return to the nest for 24 hours. I have seen her there today (over 2 days later). Is it like the eggs are still viable and will hatch? My wife is a nervous wreck over this bird and her nest......... Thanks for your response.
Answer
As she returned to the nest things should be OK, especially if it is early in the incunation cycle. In cold weather the eggs are sometimes left alone for several days. Also if they do not hatch she will build another nest - they have as many as three families a year. Eggs should hatch in 12to 14 days after the start of incubation depending on the weather. Watch this during your weekly opening of the box to check, and if at least 20 days go by take the nest out and destroy the eggs. This will give her a freah start.
Put up at least 3 or 4 boxes to reduce your risks as you will always lose some. at least 100 yards apart unless there is a big barrier such as your house between them. Use neighbor's property or along the highway (great as cars stir up and knock down insects). Send your mailing address to walshaw1@cox.net and I will send you a free 20 page Bluebird book that will make you an expert. Bluebird Bob.
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