Tree Swallows are Buzzing the Nest Box
We have been watching the swallow nesting box in the Birch tree, and occasionally a bird will arrive and climb inside, then it will poke its head out and after awhile fly away. This is the third day of this type activity. I have to assume that the nest box is being considered for occupancy, or maybe already chosen. This is new to us, so we can only watch and wait.
We certainly have enough food for them, the breeder mosquitoes are definitely here and are part of the diet for Tree Swallows. If I could find a place locally that sells swallow nesting boxes, I’d put three or four more out in the woods. So far, no luck finding any. The one I am using was built for us by our son and daughter-in-law. Next year we will build a few ourselves, but no time for that this year….this is brand new construction and we have to put in a yard first.
Alaska Artist, Gail Niebrugge
