Friday, March 26, 2010

Name my bluebirds...

So, all the plants have been pulled from the greenhouse and are now residing in front of the dining room door to the deck. I have to turn them three times a day to keep them growing straight up which is a benefit of the greenhouse. Temperatures are supposed to be a little more moderate the end of the week, so I'm hoping they can all go back outside where they will grow strong. In the meantime, all the gardening work remains. Sigh!

Bluebird Update: My bluebirds have been hanging around for about 3 weeks. They periodically have checked the box which is clean and ready for use. The last week they have been here every morning about eight o'clock. The male sits on the box quivering his wings (if the window were open, I would probably hear him singing) to encourage his mate to check out the box. Both of them enter the box once or twice and then disappear until the next day. She will soon start their nest which is made of long grasses or pine needles. It very much resembles a robin's nest without the mud. Since they are both thrushes, I would expect their nests to be similar. I will keep you updated throughout the season on their progress. Please leave a comment with the names you would like them to be called and I will pick names on April 2nd.

4 comments:

  1. Love your card. Tilda looks so cute sitting on the flower and the snail and mouse is an adorable touch.
    Andrea

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  2. that's so amazing - bluebirds right in your garden
    how about Peter and Petal for names

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  3. Your card is adorable!
    Wouldn't it be fun to have a webcam going inside that box? Names: Male - Blue; Female - Berry. Enjoy watching them!

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  4. What about Adam and Eve see they are the first that you saw. Love Ann

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