AboutBluebird Bob Walshaw Expertise Questions about setting up and monitoring Eastern Bluebird houses. This includes where and how to put up houses, trouble shooting, fighting predators, etc.
Experience 10 years with an 80 box Bluebird trail which has been accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail. Talks on Bluebirds to many organizations.
Organizations North American Bluebird Society, Audubon Society
Publications Bluebird Magazine, Birds and Blooms, Oklahoma Today, etc.
Education/Credentials BS, MBA, Cornell University Bird Biology course
Awards and Honors Blue Cross Ageless Hero, Red Cross Everyday Hero
Question I live in Berkshire county, Massachuttes...I have 4 eggs in my bluebird house..the bluebirds are still flying outside..when do they incubate..does that mean one will sit at all times ...I'm a nervous expectant mother
Answer In warmer weather incubating can be intremittent as it is easier to keep the eggs at the right temperature. Usually there is a lot of incubation at night. Keep an eye on them as if there is little or no incubation there may be a problem such as ants, a snake scare, etc. 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.
