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Here in the ‘burbs I prefer the “two holer” boxes. It gives the bluebirds a chance to defend themselves and their nests when the house sparrows attack.

If the HOSP setup shop first I plug the far hole, place a small screw, hang the van ert and wait. When a bird plops down the spring slaps the hole closed. Weekends only. It’s illegal to hold native birds if you catch them on accident.

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Both bluebird nestboxes have been taken over by invasive house sparrows. I love being a bird landlord, but I hate the “management” of the bad guys. I used to be a live-let-live kinda guy. But they actively compete with the natives which are in steep decline.

Time to find my VanErtTraps…

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If you are looking for a distraction, or just wholesome anecdotes detailing the entirety of our first bluebird experience, the thread is below. I hope to make a similar thread this year. Last year was a success, but very disjointed and poorly documented.

https://vmst.io/@User47/112186500199386632

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#DailyBird 🤖
Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), 8th May 2024
es: Azulejo Oriental, fr: Merlebleu de L’Est
Cape Henlopen State Park, North Shores, Delaware
Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 75% crop, 1/400s, f/14, ISO 1250
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The BBs were back early today and came visiting all throughout the day too. Here, the male goes in to inspect and the female peeks in. Having a cam in the box made me love them even more, it is so cool to listen to their conversations 💙
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