Tufted Titmouse Nesting Update
Hello nature enthusiasts! I am back with some thrilling updates on the Tufted Titmouse family that has made its home in one of my birdhouses.
Fecal Sac
Eastern Bluebirds Eat Fecal Sacs
Eastern Bluebirds will sometimes eat the fecal sac instead of flying off with it. This behavior may seem unusual to us, but it serves an important purpose in…
Eastern Bluebirds: Fecal Sac Removal
I was able to get this photo of the male Eastern Bluebird leaving the birdhouse with a fecal sac. I used a beanbag to rest my camera and lens on the deck rail.
Eastern Bluebird Fecal Sac Removal
Watch a male Eastern Bluebird remove a fecal sac from the nest, a vital cleanup behavior that protects nestlings.