Category Archives: Nature

Empty Nesters

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Pretty much right on schedule, the bluebirds have left their nest box. No longer babies, they are out and about in the wild and dangerous world. My wife and I were fortunate to see the last one leave, though we … Continue reading →

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Last Peek at Bluebirds

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Friday I checked on the nest box for a last peek at the bluebird babies. By my calculations they were twelve days old, and disturbing them after that point risks them leaving the nest prematurely. So from now on it’s … Continue reading →

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Bluebird Update

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Songbird babies grow up so fast! The young bluebirds are now eight days old. At this stage of development, their eyes open and their feathers start to come in. And when the nest box is opened for monitoring, they no … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Bluebird Babies

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Right on schedule, the bluebird eggs began hatching yesterday, 13 days after the last one was laid. The normal incubation period for bluebirds is 12-14 days. When I checked yesterday morning around 9am, there were 5 eggs in the nest … Continue reading →

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Raccoons, the Birds, and the Beez

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I suppose that might sound like the title of a children’s book, or perhaps a suggestive play or novel. But no, this is a G-rated blog, and it’s just an update on the wildlife here at HA. I started off … Continue reading →

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