BREAKING Rurucam update! Baby fluffball noises were heard here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=luIV...
Then a look at the nestbox internal cam... Last night was dad's night to feed the kids! "4 geckos, 15 weta and what looks like a small bird" aka pizza night 🥰 thanks for the joy @oseiler.bsky.social!
Then a look at the nestbox internal cam... Last night was dad's night to feed the kids! "4 geckos, 15 weta and what looks like a small bird" aka pizza night 🥰 thanks for the joy @oseiler.bsky.social!
November 7, 2026 at 5:04 AM
BREAKING Rurucam update! Baby fluffball noises were heard here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=luIV...
Then a look at the nestbox internal cam... Last night was dad's night to feed the kids! "4 geckos, 15 weta and what looks like a small bird" aka pizza night 🥰 thanks for the joy @oseiler.bsky.social!
Then a look at the nestbox internal cam... Last night was dad's night to feed the kids! "4 geckos, 15 weta and what looks like a small bird" aka pizza night 🥰 thanks for the joy @oseiler.bsky.social!
South Carolina is much bluer than it has been in decades, largely thanks to the South Carolina Bluebird Society who maintains a huge network of nestbox trails across the state for bluebirds and other cavity nesting species.
November 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
South Carolina is much bluer than it has been in decades, largely thanks to the South Carolina Bluebird Society who maintains a huge network of nestbox trails across the state for bluebirds and other cavity nesting species.
🤷🏽Maybe the "flock" camera is off-putting 🐦
Where'd you get that nestbox?
I need a few
Where'd you get that nestbox?
I need a few
November 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
🤷🏽Maybe the "flock" camera is off-putting 🐦
Where'd you get that nestbox?
I need a few
Where'd you get that nestbox?
I need a few
SWIFTS NEED OUR HELP!
“Save our Essex Swifts” is implementing a Swift nestbox project to provide additional nesting opportunities for these amazing birds.
If you are interested in participating in this vital project, please contact me via saveouressexswifts@gmail.com
#essexbirding
“Save our Essex Swifts” is implementing a Swift nestbox project to provide additional nesting opportunities for these amazing birds.
If you are interested in participating in this vital project, please contact me via saveouressexswifts@gmail.com
#essexbirding
November 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM
SWIFTS NEED OUR HELP!
“Save our Essex Swifts” is implementing a Swift nestbox project to provide additional nesting opportunities for these amazing birds.
If you are interested in participating in this vital project, please contact me via saveouressexswifts@gmail.com
#essexbirding
“Save our Essex Swifts” is implementing a Swift nestbox project to provide additional nesting opportunities for these amazing birds.
If you are interested in participating in this vital project, please contact me via saveouressexswifts@gmail.com
#essexbirding
EARLY VIEW in IBIS
Nestbox density is negatively associated with natal dispersal distance in Western Barn Owls (Tyto alba) | onlinelibrary.wiley....
Itai Bloch, Yossi Leshem, Kobi Meyrom, Yoav Motro | #ornithology 🪶
Nestbox density is negatively associated with natal dispersal distance in Western Barn Owls (Tyto alba) | onlinelibrary.wiley....
Itai Bloch, Yossi Leshem, Kobi Meyrom, Yoav Motro | #ornithology 🪶
November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
EARLY VIEW in IBIS
Nestbox density is negatively associated with natal dispersal distance in Western Barn Owls (Tyto alba) | onlinelibrary.wiley....
Itai Bloch, Yossi Leshem, Kobi Meyrom, Yoav Motro | #ornithology 🪶
Nestbox density is negatively associated with natal dispersal distance in Western Barn Owls (Tyto alba) | onlinelibrary.wiley....
Itai Bloch, Yossi Leshem, Kobi Meyrom, Yoav Motro | #ornithology 🪶
Years later he still uses these. I recorded a starling named Wakko because he had a distinctive "Whak-o-o- whak" rhythm and next year I recognized this starling because that "whak-o" part was very distinctive. He was in same area too and same nestbox I recorded previous year.
November 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Years later he still uses these. I recorded a starling named Wakko because he had a distinctive "Whak-o-o- whak" rhythm and next year I recognized this starling because that "whak-o" part was very distinctive. He was in same area too and same nestbox I recorded previous year.
So I had a Tufted Titmouse checking out the Nestbox today.
That definitely downloaded fine. It also said 'saved to folder' at the end.
The standalone camera *does not* say that, it just ends. Doesn't say success or saved.
So whatever is going on is limited to the 'Birdfy Camera Lite' I have.
That definitely downloaded fine. It also said 'saved to folder' at the end.
The standalone camera *does not* say that, it just ends. Doesn't say success or saved.
So whatever is going on is limited to the 'Birdfy Camera Lite' I have.
November 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
So I had a Tufted Titmouse checking out the Nestbox today.
That definitely downloaded fine. It also said 'saved to folder' at the end.
The standalone camera *does not* say that, it just ends. Doesn't say success or saved.
So whatever is going on is limited to the 'Birdfy Camera Lite' I have.
That definitely downloaded fine. It also said 'saved to folder' at the end.
The standalone camera *does not* say that, it just ends. Doesn't say success or saved.
So whatever is going on is limited to the 'Birdfy Camera Lite' I have.
This is with the standalone camera. Nestbox works fine.
Uninstalled/reinstalled app, disabled/enabled permissions, logged out & in, cleared cache, restarted WiFi, whole nine yards.
Nothing fixed it.
Uninstalled/reinstalled app, disabled/enabled permissions, logged out & in, cleared cache, restarted WiFi, whole nine yards.
Nothing fixed it.
October 31, 2026 at 11:58 PM
This is with the standalone camera. Nestbox works fine.
Uninstalled/reinstalled app, disabled/enabled permissions, logged out & in, cleared cache, restarted WiFi, whole nine yards.
Nothing fixed it.
Uninstalled/reinstalled app, disabled/enabled permissions, logged out & in, cleared cache, restarted WiFi, whole nine yards.
Nothing fixed it.
Maybe.... but I've seen them swallow a whole clutch of fledged Blue Tits emerging from a nestbox, without a second thought for the still active beaks & claws.
November 1, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Maybe.... but I've seen them swallow a whole clutch of fledged Blue Tits emerging from a nestbox, without a second thought for the still active beaks & claws.
This is so funny. They found kestrals and barn owl chicks in the same nestbox
October 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM
This is so funny. They found kestrals and barn owl chicks in the same nestbox
🦇Bat Week started with a presentation to the Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors Society! We shared bat research, heard stories of bats in bird boxes (and asked for bat guano, naturally), and talked about habitats that benefit both bats and birds. Thanks for the bat bags, banding pliers and bat boxes!
October 25, 2026 at 5:10 PM
🦇Bat Week started with a presentation to the Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors Society! We shared bat research, heard stories of bats in bird boxes (and asked for bat guano, naturally), and talked about habitats that benefit both bats and birds. Thanks for the bat bags, banding pliers and bat boxes!
If anyone is interested in joining up with this really amazing group - their website is www.mountainbluebird.org They monitor nest boxes for mountain bluebirds and tree swallows across Southern Alberta. Their data supports population monitoring and ecology. Memberships & donations help support them🪺
CANMS Calgary Area NestBox Monitors Society
www.mountainbluebird.org
October 25, 2026 at 5:14 PM
If anyone is interested in joining up with this really amazing group - their website is www.mountainbluebird.org They monitor nest boxes for mountain bluebirds and tree swallows across Southern Alberta. Their data supports population monitoring and ecology. Memberships & donations help support them🪺
We are excited to advertise two phenoweb PhDs through the e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk @edinburghbiology.bsky.social. Both projects focus on better understanding the impacts of climate change on birds and involve fieldwork on nestbox populations of blue tits across Scottish woodlands #phenology #ornithology
October 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
We are excited to advertise two phenoweb PhDs through the e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk @edinburghbiology.bsky.social. Both projects focus on better understanding the impacts of climate change on birds and involve fieldwork on nestbox populations of blue tits across Scottish woodlands #phenology #ornithology
My choice for or the #SmallLegs theme for #BirdofTheDay is the Swift - Apus apus - because you rarely see their legs and apus means no feet (from Ancient Greek α, a, "without", and πούς, pous, "foot")
Photographed with legs at a nestbox in Winchelsea church.
Photographed with legs at a nestbox in Winchelsea church.
October 20, 2026 at 9:39 AM
My choice for or the #SmallLegs theme for #BirdofTheDay is the Swift - Apus apus - because you rarely see their legs and apus means no feet (from Ancient Greek α, a, "without", and πούς, pous, "foot")
Photographed with legs at a nestbox in Winchelsea church.
Photographed with legs at a nestbox in Winchelsea church.
> Anyone woken up otterly tired today? 🥱
[📷 Marketing Kira | Dartmoor Zoo]
[📷 Marketing Kira | Dartmoor Zoo]
October 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
> Anyone woken up otterly tired today? 🥱
[📷 Marketing Kira | Dartmoor Zoo]
[📷 Marketing Kira | Dartmoor Zoo]
The second project examines whether blue tits that are mismatched with the timing of their main prey switch to an alternative and the consequences of this for breeding success. This project will involve deploying nestbox cameras and combing this with AI to better understand blue tit nestlings diet🐣🐛
October 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The second project examines whether blue tits that are mismatched with the timing of their main prey switch to an alternative and the consequences of this for breeding success. This project will involve deploying nestbox cameras and combing this with AI to better understand blue tit nestlings diet🐣🐛
Nestbox check: ready for winter, see you in may.
October 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Nestbox check: ready for winter, see you in may.
The Eastern Bluebirds have been investigating the nestbox again lately.
I think they're trying to decide if they want to build a nest to overwinter in it. 😆
#birds
I think they're trying to decide if they want to build a nest to overwinter in it. 😆
#birds
October 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The Eastern Bluebirds have been investigating the nestbox again lately.
I think they're trying to decide if they want to build a nest to overwinter in it. 😆
#birds
I think they're trying to decide if they want to build a nest to overwinter in it. 😆
#birds
I set up a bird feeding station out my writing room window and an occassional kestrel shows up in the telephone wires above. I guess he/she is casing it out. A beautiful bird thru my binoculars. The game warden told me how they're coming back. I'm going to set up a nestbox this coming Spring.
September 29, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I set up a bird feeding station out my writing room window and an occassional kestrel shows up in the telephone wires above. I guess he/she is casing it out. A beautiful bird thru my binoculars. The game warden told me how they're coming back. I'm going to set up a nestbox this coming Spring.
Starting a new project with these guys (bengalese finches) on the development of, and thermal consequences of, “cooperative”breeding and communal roosting. They basically form an avian version of a “beit yeladim” that we know very little about.
September 26, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Starting a new project with these guys (bengalese finches) on the development of, and thermal consequences of, “cooperative”breeding and communal roosting. They basically form an avian version of a “beit yeladim” that we know very little about.
As an American I’ve only seen these guys come in as prey to the Orange NSW peregrine falcon nestbox but I’m delighted to learn they’re in NZ too. (Rosellas.)
Posting a photo like this and screaming HAS ANYONE LOST A BUDGIE on Facebook groups (NZ niche post)
September 25, 2026 at 12:37 AM
As an American I’ve only seen these guys come in as prey to the Orange NSW peregrine falcon nestbox but I’m delighted to learn they’re in NZ too. (Rosellas.)