Re: [SBB] Questin on Nesting

Hi Linda

It is actually late for titmouse and chickadee nesting. They nest the earliest of the cavity nesters. The inclement weather has thrown them off. Cavity nesters do compete for sites. It happens all the time. The truly nasty competitors are starlings, house sparrows, and house wrens. Unless the competition is a nonnative species however, it is good to let nature take its course. I have had WEBL usurped by ATFC usurped by HOWR. You might install another box nearby to alleviate the congestion.

I hope this helps.

David Cook

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Subject: [SBB] Questin on Nesting

Howdy all....

Yesterday I spent a good part of the day putting up some bird boxes around the backyard ....I had put one woodpecker nesting box up when I moved in last year....today I had a beautiful pair of Western Bluebirds at the box....but I think Oak Titmice are nesting in there...Is it to early for Oak Titmice to be nesting? I have seen them go in and out of the box and they made a huge racket when the bluebirds were at box sticking their heads in....Would the bluebirds enter a box if there is another bird's nest in it?

Let hope my other boxes get some action....looking forward to nesting time....

My son and parents noticed the Black-headed Grosbeak at the feeder today.....of course they said look at that great bird....Very neat...

Wishing you good birding and my best regards,

Linda SUllivan

Los Gatos

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