Being a prospective #EasternBluebird landlord is stressful. I want this so much! They came back and are just hanging out. I plucked a few dried mealworms out of our chicken treats and put them on the roof to hopefully sweeten the deal. No dice. It’s a hard sell.
Well. The couple comes and goes, but mostly goes. And for long periods of time. Might not appreciate us, or the dogs, or our hens. Though, this morning they were aggressive w/ some robins, suggesting to me they think it’s worth defending. Can’t help but think we are a backup family. Will update if there’s a change. #EasternBluebird
Monday they spent most of the morning perched or nest building. By afternoon they were gone and didn’t come back.
Yesterday I didn’t see them at all.
Today they are back but not working on their nest or even going into the box that often. They are just hanging out in the area. If prior experience holds, I’m guessing they will be gone in a few hours. #birding#Missouri#backyardbirding