Eastern Bluebird (Greenville, TX)
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This cam came online July 11th.
Species: Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) Location: Greenville, TX Status: Regrettably, all five young were eaten by a snake. View comments View donor list |
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2007 Daily Highlights:
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July 15 - We regret to inform
you that at 10:42 PM the chicks were lost to the rat snake you see
here. We hope that the bluebirds will renest again soon. |
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July 15 - The father pokes his
head in to check on the chicks. It appears that about four of the eggs
hatched and they're all hungry! |
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July 14 - Hatching day! Here the first chick has broken out of its eggshell. |
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July 11 - Here's an attractive pic of the hen sitting on
the nest. She's been taking frequent breaks, which is appropriate for
current weather conditions. Bluebird incubation is usually 11-19 days.
Environmental conditions can affect the length of incubation and hot
weather usually shortens it. |