White Breasted Nuthatch setting up shop (1 Viewer)

[danehower]

- Pretty exciting for me. I built and placed this nest box about 5 years ago and the only taker to this point was a dear mouse that jumped on my chest when I went to check the box about 2 years ago. Today,I was suprised to see a WB nuthatch bringing in some nesting material and displaying some interesting behavior. Best part, is that this box is easly viewed from my chair in my hobbit hole of a house! - I dont even have to move too much to see the action 3 - lol

 

[KC Foggin]

I see you found it

It's always so very exciting to see a bird set up housekeeping in one of your nestboxes. Just wait til you see the little ones fledge. They are soooooo cute.

 

[dafi]

Worth waiting fot then Dave? I look forward to getting a few progress reports as thay go along. Get those feet up a glass of malt and start observing [its a tough life].LOL.

 

[J Huff]

Oh I am so jealous. I have been trying to attract a nuthatch pair into nest boxes for several years. Keep us up to date on their progress.

John

 

[MASEY]

nice one m8.

a big bonus then after all these years..

 

[Lisa W]

Congrats, Dave. Hopefully, they or their progeny will keep returning in the coming years. Please keep us posted, will be fun to tag along on this.

 

[Mabel]

Aye an update is MANDATORY! Lol! Took me a while to find this thread dude, but I'm glad I did! Talk soon man...

 

[JamieoftheNorth]

Very cool! Neat bird for sure.

 

[danehower]

Thanks for all your responses folks! - The male has been alot of fun today - he has been doing alot of "beattle sweeping" on the nest box itself but also on some of the natural cavities that are on the tree. In addition he got a little crazy and started to spread his wings out while on top of the box - kind of like a threat dispay. Afterward he looked all tired and just sat on top of the box for quite a long time.:scribe:

 

[Lisa W]

Thanks for the update, Dave. In the 3rd and 4th it looks like he's bowing to an audience after his performance.

 

[danehower]

Thanks for the update, Dave. In the 3rd and 4th it looks like he's bowing to an audience after his performance.

LOL Lisa! - I like that - mabey that was what it was - he certainly put on a performance :bounce: - take care,dave

 

[dafi]

Hi Dave what a nice bird. Thats cool as can be. Have you any idea how long thay take to lay and incubate n fledge? Have there been others about showing intrest?

 

[danehower]

Hi Dave what a nice bird. Thats cool as can be. Have you any idea how long thay take to lay and incubate n fledge? Have there been others about showing intrest?

dafi, that is a real good question - and it has inspired me to do some reaserch.
My book says that the WB nuthatch incubates for 12 days by the female only - nest matrials are made of bark,grasses,rootlets,and fur. They lay about 5-10 white w/brown speckled eggs. The nesting phase is about 14 days - and the fledgling phase about 2 weeks. - Now I feel like a pro - lol ! damn I am lazy - glad you got me to pick up that book - lol - take care man, and thanks for the response!B 3

 

[dafi]

What do you reckon an egg a day. lets hope love is in the air.

 

[amkid247]

haha my pet cockateil does the same thing with its wings! birds are so funny.

 

[danehower]

An update on Family Nuthatch - the male has been dominant at the feeder, when I get home from work he is the first bird to land on a tree next to me. I observed him displaying the strange "wing spread" threat display thing again yesterday - and shortly afterward the female returned.:scribe: - notice the leaves are green now

 

[arco13]

Kewl! :loveme:

 

[bkrownd]

What a show

 

[JMomOhio]

That's sooooo exciting! I love the updates! Keep 'em coming!

Julie

 

[Mabel]

Keep it coming indeed Dave! Glad to hear they are still doing well.

Keep us posted, brother