From our report for the last two weeks of monitoring nest boxes:
We now have 3 nests incubating, one Wood Duck and two Hooded Merganser. We have eggs in at least three more boxes, and evidence that birds have visited other boxes.
We had a full team on the 23rd; this morning, Paul and I checked the upper half of the boxes before we were chased by bad feet and cold rain. If someone were to check the other boxes (#68 through #60 — we can skip #67 as it’s incubating) during the week, that would be great. Otherwise, we’ll just get them next Sunday.
Sunday the 6th will be our April work day, and then we will give the birds a rest until May (probably 4 May).
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Water gauge for 23 March: 1.44
Birds of interest for 23 March: Pied-billed Grebe, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, American Coot, Belted Kingfisher, numerous Tree Swallows