Getting Closer

It is now getting close to time for hatching to begin. We are at about day 11. Incubation as I told you in the last post lasts about 12-14 days. So I sat outside this morning to watch the activity level for signs that they had hatched. I watched the female go in and stay about a minute or two and then leave again. She did this several times so I thought we might have babies. I waited until she left and I ran out with my camera for a peek but no babies, just eggs. I did not see any signs of cracks on the eggs so I think today is not the day. From what I read last night, they usually hatch in the morning and it can take anywhere from 1 to 6 hrs for them to peck their way out. I did take a few pics of the female today and the other day got some pics of the male. I will post them below. I am hoping tomorrow or the next day we will have babies.

Male Eastern Bluebird

Female Eastern Bluebird on Fence with Nest Box

Female Eastern Bluebird

4 Eggs in Nest