Show threadJL Johnson 5d ago

Here in the ‘burbs I prefer the “two holer” boxes. It gives the bluebirds a chance to defend themselves and their nests when the house sparrows attack.

If the HOSP setup shop first I plug the far hole, place a small screw, hang the van ert and wait. When a bird plops down the spring slaps the hole closed. Weekends only. It’s illegal to hold native birds if you catch them on accident.

#EasternBluebird #BackyardBirding #KC #Missouri #NestWatch #EABL #Birding

Show threadJL Johnson 5d ago

Both bluebird nestboxes have been taken over by invasive house sparrows. I love being a bird landlord, but I hate the “management” of the bad guys. I used to be a live-let-live kinda guy. But they actively compete with the natives which are in steep decline.

Time to find my VanErtTraps…

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Show threadJL Johnson Mar 10

If you are looking for a distraction, or just wholesome anecdotes detailing the entirety of our first bluebird experience, the thread is below. I hope to make a similar thread this year. Last year was a success, but very disjointed and poorly documented.

https://vmst.io/@User47/112186500199386632

#EasternBluebird #BackyardBirding #KC #Missouri #NestWatch #EABL #Birding

JL Johnson :veri_mast: (@[email protected])

Attached: 2 images What a wonderful day! We just watched an #EasternBluebird couple discover the box we put up in the backyard. Now @Jillianmarisa and I are narrating for them. It’s like house hunters bird edition back here. 🥰 Will they pick the new-build roomy mansion in the bad part of town? Stay tuned! #househunters #naturalist #backyardbirding #naturalist #birding

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ParsingphaseDec 26
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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), 8th May 2024
es: Azulejo Oriental, fr: Merlebleu de L’Est
Cape Henlopen State Park, North Shores, Delaware
Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 75% crop, 1/400s, f/14, ISO 1250
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ParsingphaseOct 24
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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), 31st March 2024
es: Azulejo Oriental, fr: Merlebleu de L’Est
Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts
N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), Pawtucket, Pennacook & Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 800mm f/11, 25% crop, 1/500s, ISO 500
#Birds #EasternBluebird #EABL #BirdOfTheDay #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages
ParsingphaseJun 12, 2025
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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), 18th February 2024
es: Azulejo Oriental, fr: Merlebleu de L’Est
Concord, Massachusetts
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 800mm f/11, 25% crop, 1/640s, ISO 400
#Birds #EasternBluebird #EABL #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages
ParsingphaseAug 25, 2024
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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), 12nd February 2022
es: Azulejo Oriental, fr: Merlebleu De L’Est
Drumlin Farm, Lincoln, Massachusetts
Agawam, Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), Nipmuc & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS 90D, Sigma 150-600mm @ 600mm, 30% crop, 1/800s, f/6.3, ISO 800
#Birds #EasternBluebird #EABL #BirdPhotography #VoteBlueForBirds #DescribeYourImages
Ostdrossel Jun 28, 2023
A #Bluebird update :) I let it speak for itself, but I am so proud of this little momma bird. (Link cause file is too big for here.)
https://www.tiktok.com/@ostdrossel/video/7249535948663590190?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7241595172461626923
#birds #birdwatching #nestwatch #eabl #bluelove #birdsofMastodon #nature #pureMichigan #Ostdrossel
on TikTok

A #Bluebird update :) I let it speak for itself, but I am so proud of this little momma bird. #birds #birdsoftiktok #birdwatching #nestwatch #eabl #babybird #nature #pureMichigan#happiness #Ostdrossel

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Ostdrossel Apr 6, 2023
My post yesterday seems to have broken the spell - as of this morning, the female is building a nest ❤️
#birds #birdsofMastodon #birdsofnorthamerica #easternbluebird #eabl #bluelove #nestwatch #Ostdrossel
Ostdrossel Mar 10, 2023
And another Bluebird photo, but I feel like there can never be too many. Today, the male visited the box a lot, checking to see if things are ok, and the female seems to have checked to see if she likes the atmo in the area. She also came to the feeders and I just loved her little furrowed brow. Come good into Friday!⁠
#birds #birdsofMastodon #EasternBluebird #eabl #bluelove #birdsofnorthamerica #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #eyebrows #Ostdrossel #birdphotography #Fridayvibes⁠