Calm Female ! – Submitted by Hennepin County Coordinator –
Bob Hursh – May 30th
She was very calm considering there were about 500 ants and as many eggs in the box with her. Solution:
- retrieved an extra nest from another site
- removed the ant infested nest and carried it a distance away
- brushed out the remaining ants and eggs
- inserted the clean/dry replacement nest
- returned the five recently hatched bluebirds to their new nest
- treated top area of the EMT conduit post with Tanglefoot
- moved off and waited for the female to return
- she re-entered and stayed in the box as if nothing had happened
Good job Bob – way to go !
_________________________________________________________________________
Click this link to see the June 20, 2019 Star Tribune Bluebird article featuring Keith Radel, longtime friend of Bluebirds and BBRP!
Helping Bluebirds Rebound in Minnesota
_________________________________________________________________________
May 14 – 16, 2021 – Minnesota Master Naturalist – Annual Conference – Gathering Partners of Natural Resources – Superior Shores Resort, Two Harbors, MN
2020 Conference cancelled, more information available in early 2021, stay tuned!!