Author Topic: Nest building on the Nature Cam (Read 131578 times)

Wrightwood · « **Reply #60 on:** May 27, 06, 04:37:54 PM »

I think they mean that it's missing in action

It's going through a cleaning cycle right now.
I take the guzzler and circulate a bleach and water mixture for hours to help remove any bacteria, etc. Then it gets a heavy vinegar and water mixture circulated to help reduce the calcium water deposits that build up.

If I left the guzzler in place while cleaning it wildlife might drink the water and chemicals and that wouldn't be good. It will be back in service tomorrow.

ForestGal · « **Reply #61 on:** May 27, 06, 07:53:18 PM »

This is sooo fascinating! I guess I say that every time I post on this thread, but every time, I've just learned something new. I wonder how many flicker babies that we will all become grandparents of (bad grammar, I know), and I really wonder what those infant birds will look like, compared to the jay babies?

Wrightwood · « **Reply #62 on:** May 28, 06, 08:24:10 AM »

3 eggs now in the flicker nest

Patchylou · « **Reply #63 on:** May 28, 06, 09:23:08 AM »

Thanks for all the info John!! WOW, can you imagine if we get to watch 12 - 15 babies hatch!!!! And I agree, Forestgal, I wonder how different the flicker's development will be from the Steller's.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #64 on:** May 29, 06, 08:23:05 AM »

4 eggs in the flicker nest

artology · « **Reply #65 on:** May 29, 06, 03:43:45 PM »

Wow!!! How cool! Flickers are one of my favorite birds. While I've been busy yard-sale-ing and painting, eggs have been layed!

Wrightwood · « **Reply #66 on:** May 30, 06, 06:32:30 AM »

Make that egg #5 in the flicker nest

Chesslike · « **Reply #67 on:** May 31, 06, 09:54:09 AM »

Do I hear half a dozen.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #68 on:** May 31, 06, 11:34:27 AM »

Looks like 1/2 dozen to me!

Wrightwood · « **Reply #69 on:** Jun 01, 06, 10:11:59 AM »

Looks like one of the 6 eggs may be broken

ForestGal · « **Reply #70 on:** Jun 01, 06, 10:25:55 AM »

Wrightwood · « **Reply #71 on:** Jun 01, 06, 10:34:55 AM »

Now I'm really confused as there appears to be a 7th object in the nest.

Yes on the stellers, one baby is significantly smaller and doesn't look like it will make it.

michael · « **Reply #72 on:** Jun 01, 06, 11:32:33 AM »

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Yes on the stellers, one baby is significantly smaller and doesn't look like it will make it.
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You may be correct about the little one, it was late to hatch and is substantially smaller than the siblings. The little monster seems to have some fight in him / her so let's do a gentleman's bet that says he / she makes it.

michael · « **Reply #73 on:** Jun 01, 06, 12:42:43 PM »

Quote from: michael on Jun 01, 06, 11:32:33 AM

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Yes on the stellers, one baby is significantly smaller and doesn't look like it will make it.

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You may be correct about the little one, it was late to hatch and is substantially smaller than the siblings. The little monster seems to have some fight in him / her so let's do a gentleman's bet that says he / she makes it.
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I take that back. The little one is really getting squashed.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #74 on:** Jun 01, 06, 12:45:27 PM »

The little one was just fed twice so maybe it's still in the running.

Patchylou · « **Reply #75 on:** Jun 01, 06, 05:20:07 PM »

That little guy is breaking my heart.

KWBoy · « **Reply #76 on:** Jun 01, 06, 05:29:20 PM »

Looks like we have a midget!

ForestGal · « **Reply #77 on:** Jun 01, 06, 05:35:49 PM »

Let's all hope that our little "midget" makes it! The little guy sure opens its beak wide, when Mom comes around..... $:-\$

Wisher · « **Reply #78 on:** Jun 01, 06, 06:25:16 PM »

And the cutest picture I've seen in a while....

Wrightwood · « **Reply #79 on:** Jun 01, 06, 10:04:33 PM »

Tonight is the first night the baby Steller's Jays have been left alone - no parent!

After reviewing todays flicker activity there are only six eggs in the nest and one might still be cracked but it's hard to tell.

Author Topic: Nest building on the Nature Cam (Read 131578 times)

Patchylou

artology

Chesslike

michael

michael

Patchylou

KWBoy