Will my bluebirds return? (1 Viewer)

Conniebet said:

I'm brand new to the BirdForum, so I am probably posting this entirely wrong, but it doesn't negate my need for advice. The past 3 years I've had 3 broods of bluebirds in my back yard in Charlotte, N.C. As recently as Saturday morning at 7 a.m. I saw the male bluebird at the entrance to their favorite house and then I saw the male and female sitting on a limb together nearby.

We've seen occasional European starlings in our yard over the past 10 days and some grackles and crows as well.
Anyway, it looks as if the bluebirds have disappeared. My question is whether anyone has experienced this and, if so, is it possible that the bluebirds will return to our yard this season? And if they might return, should we clean the oldest nest out of the birdhouse or leave well enough alone?

I'm disappointed and, as you could expect, sad.

Thanks for your replies.

Connie.

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WMcLean said:

Don't give up yet! THey seem to be late getting organized this year. They are probably checking out their options. I would clean out the old nest tonight so it is spanking clean at dawn.

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