Monday, March 10, 2014

March 10 2014 Grand Vue Nest Box Additions

I have completed 11 new nestboxes.  I took 9 to Grand Vue and distributed them to new sites including three by the old cabins, an additional box by the new cabins, and other selected locations.  So, now there are a total of 20 boxes ready for use this spring.  My count includes three small boxes, two large screech owl boxes, and 15 bluebird boxes.  I put one box on the golf course and am interested in seeing if there is any difference in nest success.  The golf course is subjected to heavy pesticide and fertilizer.  It hope to see if this has any significance. I still have one box and am considering taking it to Nauvoo.   In addition I placed a box in the open yard between my house and a neighbor, Mike Wade.  Mike and his grand kids, Grace and Dawson will enjoy the birds if we get some tennants.  I look forward to blue birds in the yard so I keep my fingers crossed.