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Re: Bird nest ID



>Bluebirds didn't nest in their box the year, but
>something else built a nest in it.  The nest was
>composed entirely of twigs about two or three inches
>long.  Of course this was a very loose structure.  The
>twigs were all the way to the top of the entrance hole
>with a definite depression for eggs.
>Anyone have any ideas?
>Thanks.
>Cecille Leopard
>Harrisburg NC
>c.leopard@att.net

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CECILLE . . .

It sounds very much like a wren nest, probably Carolina Wren but 
possibly House Wren.

Both species are known to build "dummy nests" that are not ever used 
by a female for eggs.

Except for invasive House Sparrows and European Starlings, other 
species' nests should not be removed from bluebird boxes. However, if 
your wren nest is a dummy nest and there are no eggs deposited after 
three weeks or so, you can probably remove the sticks safely to make 
the box available for bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, etc.

See 
<http://www.hiltonpond.org/ResearchNestboxMain.html>http://www.hiltonpond.org/ResearchNestboxMain.html 
.


Best wishes,

BILL
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