[Bluebird-babble] Mystery Nest Solved

[Patrick Gould]

Hi Bob

Thanks for the note.  I've only been in Colorado (Woodland Park) for about 5 years and came from Anchorage Alaska before that.  I just moved to Florence so even having Ash-throated Flycatchers in my yard is still "neat" for me.  I hope they do not become a pest - I would prefer to have the Bluebirds nesting in my boxes.  

Pat
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robert Wilson<mailto:bluebirdbob1 at bresnan.net> 
  To: 'Listserv of the Colorado Bluebird Project'<mailto:Bluebird-babble at denveraudubon.org> 
  Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 9:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [Bluebird-babble] Mystery Nest Solved


  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



  -----Original Message-----
  From: Bluebird-babble-bounces at denveraudubon.org [mailto:Bluebird-babble-bounces at denveraudubon.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Gould
  Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 5:53 PM
  To: bluebird-babble
  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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