Today is an absolutely beautiful day, though a little warm. Of course it is only in the high 80's. People from a cooler climate would be suffering from the heat. March 15 is the official day to begin monitoring the Bluebird nest boxes.
#1 which is located in the cow pen is being a success. It already has a nest and has three eggs.
#2 located in the orchard has no nest-- except for a wasp nest. We cleaned it out.
#3 also had a wasp nest.
#4 had no nest of any kind -- not even a wasp.
#5 does have a nest, but no eggs. Hopefully it is just in the building stage and has not been abandoned.
Howard also chose today to plow up an area to plant peas. Peas are not only good for the soil when they are plowed under. But when they are growing they attract insects which provide food for the bluebirds and other species. Of course the deer enjoy eating the plants. This summer when they go to seed, it will be interesting to see what is attracted to the plot during that time.
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