Thursday's Bird Watch!

A pair of Western Bluebirds here at Dallas Retirment Village are getting serious about nesting once again.  This nesting box is located at the Pavilion.  They have used this box for several years, and it easy to sit in the comfort of the Pavilion and look out to the north and watch them settling in.  I took this photo on March 13th, and they were very busy playing "catch me if you can."  The drab-colored female is the lower one, and the puffed-up brighter bird above is the male.  In the days ahead they we be bringing in grass to build a nest.  Then she will set on the eggs, and after the chicks have hatched, the busy time begins when they feed the babies.  Be sure and visit the Pavilion in the days and weeks ahead to watch the progression.