Carol DM
The last blog post talked about the bluebird egg watch starting today, Thursday. You can find it here Egg Watch Begins. Today marks day twelve since the bluebird eggs were laid. Many of you have wondered if the babies would hatch today. The usual day is day 12-14. Of course we never know with nature what will occur. Here is what has happened so far as of 6pm on day twelve.
Photos ©CarolDM2018
Yes! We have four babies. One more to go. It is not unusual for the last (runt) egg to hatch one or two days after the others. Sometimes the egg is not a good egg. But fingers crossed it is a good egg and we hope to have another baby to make a total of five. It has been an exciting day in the bluebird house and at my house today. I did not catch the actual hatching of the eggs. I have done that in the past. You have to be right on the mark to get that done. But nevertheless I welcome and share with you four of the newborn bluebird babies.
And nobody make any remarks about how they look at this stage. Seriously they have been called shrimp at this stage, and it is true they have just been born. This is a crucial time as they are vulnerable. But the parents are taking turns seeing about them. They are never far away. More photos to come soon.
It is always so cool to see these babies and as soon as they hear the door open, their mouths open, ready to eat. Stay tuned.
Bluebirds not only accept the help of humans, they absolutely need it.
– Steve Grooms and Dick Peterson
Awe!!! They hatched, well most of them. I hope the fifth one is hatched now. Look at that mouth, ready for a worm. How awesome!
Every time they hear a sound their mouths automatically open1
I’m so glad that this year I can see new babies. Carol is fascinating.
Thanks so much, have a great day my friend. It never gets old.
Aw, they finally hatched! Such a wonderful surprise. I didn’t expect it when I saw the featured photo.
Yes it alway takes a couple of weeks. Threw you off on the cover photo. 🙂
Still one more egg to go. Will it hatch?
Wow! As I said yesterday, we’ll see them in few hours… yippieee… So glad to see their presence…
Yes sir, there they are! They are so tiny and just beautiful to me.
Thank you for sharing with us the miracle of birth, Hope #5 is anxious to be borned soon.
And I thank you for the interest my friend. Still waiting on #5.
We need a live video feed like they do in DC for the various eagles nests in the spring…
Yes I used to have a birdcam in the nest but didn’t do it this year.
Those would be amazing pictures! They have a bird cam for the Eagles nest near DC I love watching it!
I watch Cornell’s bird cams all the time, absolutely amazing.
One thing is for sure! That one little birdie appears to be waiting for Mom or Dad to bring dinner.
Yes indeed, it automatically opens when they hear a sound.
OMG! I love this “journal” of the blue birds!!
And the chicks looks so fragile!!
Thank you for your support. They are indeed very fragile, very tiny.
That is why I said this is still a critical time in the process.
They are vulnerable.
Remember I told you awhile back these eggs are as tiny as a jellybean.
I really enjoyed this blog about the eggs of the bluebirds hatching.
Thank you very much for your comment.
You are welcome Carol DM.
That’s great to hear that 4 have hatched… Thank you for sharing!
Yes and one left, maybe. We will see what happens today.
… and thank you for visiting and commenting.
My pleasure 🙂 And yes…we will see!
This is wonderful. Please keep us informed of their progress. I love birds.
Very excited Pam. You know there will be updates. 🙂
When I was in Junior College, if you wanted someone to give you their food, you had to stick your head up, mouth wide open and make baby bird sounds. It was humiliating and fun at the same time!
Thanks for the story Alex. Good memories for you.
My stories aren’t as good as Paul’s…
He does have some interesting tales for sure.
He has the cool stories, I have the pretty pictures and you have all those Narnia snaps…
Sounds like a good trio… something for everyone.
They kinda remind me of the movie “The Little Shop of Horrors.” Feed me. I’m hungry.
Be nice Gary. I know but none of us were beautiful as newborns. They will change every day. Amazing to watch the change.
Little babies, I am so happy to see them! I am wishing them all the best.
Thanks so much this is so exciting for me. Had to share.