[Bluebird-babble] Mystery Nest Solved

[Robert Wilson]

Pat I have had Ash Throated flycatchers nesting in my bb boxes for years. I
think that last year they fledged 40 young. There nest sure are a mess
snakes lizards cow dung elk hair rabbit bur and the some time nested on top
of a nest of baby bb. 

 

Bob Wilson

2654 Sperber Lane

Grand Junction CO 81506

970-242-5190

 

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[mailto:Bluebird-babble-bounces at denveraudubon.org] On Behalf Of Patrick
Gould
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 5:53 PM
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Subject: [Bluebird-babble] Mystery Nest Solved

 

Hi

 

I just got a scope on the bird sitting on top of the nest box with a bill
full of plant material.  It is an Ash-throated Flycatcher.  I know they are
cavity nesters but how often do they use bluebird boxes/or perhaps get a
chance to use a nest box.

 

Pat Gould

Florence

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