This is the birdhouse that Richard built a couple of months ago and hung in a tree in the back yard.
Shortly afterwards a pair of Crimson Rosellas began to visit regularly, attracted by the birdseed hanging nearby.
It wasn't long before the female found her way into the birdhouse while her mate sat on the fence or in the tree and waited for her. She would only spend a few minutes inside and then they would both fly off together.
Today we decided to see if they were still 'house hunting' or had become 'home owners'. After climbing a ladder and lifting the lid on the house -
LOOK WHAT I FOUND!!!
There were more wood shavings at the beginning and we're not sure if she has thrown them out, eaten them, or pecked them into smaller pieces. She doesn't spend much time in with the eggs so whether they will hatch out or not remains to be seen -
BUT WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED !!!
How exciting!
ReplyDeleteYou should visit Vicki.
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/
She often posts photos of bluebird hatchlings in her bird houses.
how lucky are you! Most birds here have decided its time to fly to warmer climate. Fall is finally arriving.
ReplyDeleteOh Alice how exciting. Can you tell me how you tell the male from the female? Nothing like this in our part of the world. Can't wait to see updates.
ReplyDeleteVery exciting! I hope they will hatch. Keep us informed !
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. And what beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteYour cat anecdote doesn't cheer me up! I'm counting on ours calming down soon. I'm an optimist, of course.
Hi Alice,
ReplyDeleteJust found you via Meggie! How lucky are you to have the crimson rosellas nesting in the garden. I hope they hatch for you. Your photographs are beautiful. I will be back to visit you again soon.
Cheers for now,
Jenny
Hi again Alice,
ReplyDeleteDecember 8? Well, it's a Saturday!! You have me interested now. LOL
Jenny
What an exciting find! Hope they hatch.
ReplyDeleteHandel's Messiah at The Bendigo Cathedral. Wow Alice, are you taking part?
ReplyDeleteJenny
the colours of those birds are just amazing.
ReplyDeletewaiting for egg hatch update!
How exciting...you and Richard might end up being grandparents to 3 baby Rosellas!
ReplyDeleteWe'll stay tuned :)
Our tree Swallows chased away the Chickadees that started a nest in one of our boxes, then built nests in 2 boxes and after several weeks, and no eggs, abandoned them both. They did the same thing last year. Very annoying!
This is exciting. The birds are beautiful. I had bluetit eggs in my birdbox but unfortunately the magpie's got the eggs.
ReplyDeleteSara from farmingfriends
I hope those birds start sitting soon or those eggs will get too cold. We'll all be anxious about updates!
ReplyDeleteI just arrived via meggie's blog, and I'm fascinated by the rosellas. Although I love the birds here in Northern Arizona, they're mostly rather drab. I hope those eggs hatch..I'm looking forward to an update.
ReplyDeleteThe trees are familiar, the birds are something new to me. They are quite pretty, almost like parrots.
ReplyDeleteAiyana
Wonderful! More grandchildren.....er...................grandbirdies?!
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