Mariton: Nest Building

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager

Three bluebird pairs have finished building their nests.  If you compare the photo from last week, you will see there is a lot more material.  I don’t expect to find eggs next week, but I wouldn’t be surprised either.

Chickadees have also started building nests.  This nest is almost finished.  Chickadees and Titmouses both build their nests with moss.  I believe this nest is a Chickadee’s, but should know for sure next week.  There were two other boxes containing moss, so there may be two more pairs nesting soon.