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Old 08-23-2025, 02:15 PM
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You are doing a great service for the beautiful bluebird since they have become pretty dependent on humans for their housing. Congrats on all those successful fledglings leaving the nest! A family member has built bluebird boxes with room for a hidden camera. It has been great fun to watch but we also witnessed a starling squeeze into the nest this summer while the pair was out gathering bedding. The d*mn starling pulled the most beautiful male bluebird we had ever seen into the nest when he returned and attacked. The starling pecked that bluebird to death in less than 3 minutes. Nature can be very cruel. Wishing you continued success in your endeavors.

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