[Douglbirds] Western Bluebirds

[Bird Man Mail]

For the past few weeks we have been watching an evening show of Western
Bluebirds trying to figure out which bluebird house there is room to roost
in.

Many of you know I have what I call a Bluebird Ring of ten houses in my
front yard.  Each evening about 30-45min before dusk about two dozen Western
Bluebirds are in & on top of the birdhouses, flying around the entry hole,
and chirping away.  It looks like they all want to get in the same house,
but it must be completely full as another bird is sticking his head out
pecking at any potential new roommates, so the overflow ends up in the other
houses.

I suspect these Bluebirds were born in these houses over the years and want
to visit there childhood home before migrating out of the area.  During the
day the birdbaths are sometimes full of Western Bluebirds lined up for there
daily bath, though this activity not as predictable time of day compared to
the evening roosting activities.

If anyone is interested in seeing this show please get in touch with me so
we can schedule a time for you to come over.

Regards,

Pat Brodbent
303-517-3102, cell