Blue Birds

A year ago, for the first time

we had Bluebirds make a nest in our nesting box.

Our excitement, however,

turned to disappointment

when raccoons raided their nest,

not once, but twice.

I thought they probably would never return.

 

This Spring we decided to put up a new nesting box;

one that would not be so easy for the raccoons to raid.

But, before we got it up, believe it or not,

the Bluebirds returned and started building in the old box.

 

 

 

For a couple of weeks, they were busy building

their new nest and totally ignored the new box.

Then one morning I saw them checking it out.

I thought, boy, that's interesting.

When I looked out our front door, I knew why.

The raccoons had once again torn apart

all their hard work.

 

 

There was a lot of activity by the new box,

and I am happy to say they relocated.

 

 

 

 

There is not as much flying around right now,

so maybe that means the mama

has laid her eggs and is waiting for them to hatch.

 

 

At least we hope so!