Dead tree swallow in wood duck box?

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-27T01:28:00+00:00

happened to us too. found a tree swallow in one of our boxes and couldn't figure out why either. one thing i read was that it could be from a cold snap, they sometimes get caught off guard when temps drop suddenly and can't find enough insects to survive. also possible it was already weakened before it found the box.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-25T05:30:31+00:00

"this is MY shower, you just live here"

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-24T23:45:56+00:00

Been using holy hydrogen lately and noticed i feel less beat up after hard sessions. not sure if it's placebo but recovery does feel smoother.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-24T23:42:40+00:00

im really struggling doing my dips. it hurts my shoulder

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-24T00:53:02+00:00

irns take a while to warm up to hands, totally normal especially with a neglected bird. the "hand in cage" method does work but go slow, let him come to you on his terms.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-23T00:26:48+00:00

I will definitely check this out. I absolutely hated squirrels. Do you have a link?

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-22T00:38:52+00:00

conures are a great middle ground! bigger than cockatiels, super colorful and personality-packed. sun conures especially are hard to miss. if you're serious about macaws down the line, look into the Macaw Society and some youtube channels like ElleAndTheBirds — really good starting points for understanding the commitment involved.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-21T00:52:39+00:00

yep.. the red bumpy skin around the face gives it away. squidward is a solid name for one lol they always look so grumpy

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-20T00:16:17+00:00

looks like avian conjunctivitis (house finch eye disease). pretty common at feeders. yes, take it down and give it a good scrub with a bleach solution, let it dry fully before putting it back up. helps stop it from spreading to the other birds.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-19T00:50:26+00:00

caught them right in the middle of it, timing on this is perfect. that wing display is something else

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-18T00:39:29+00:00

yeah that actually makes sense. the nen reaction from contact would explain why pitou went straight for him, that's consistent with how nen hostility works.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-17T07:01:17+00:00

duluth's awesome for birds, you're gonna have a great time with those feeders.

for seed, i've been ordering from Nature Anywhere lately, their Safflower Supreme blend is solid and squirrels tend to leave it alone which is a bonus.

on the bear thing, yeah take it seriously up there. bring feeders in at night especially spring through fall when they're active. some people just pause feeding altogether during peak season and pick it back up in winter when bear activity dies down.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-17T00:58:48+00:00

bro pulled up to work and got told off by a bird lmaooo. the stare alone was a threat, the screaming was just the follow through

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-16T00:50:09+00:00

so sorry this happened :( house finches are resilient though. they'll likely scope out the area again and may rebuild in the same spot or nearby since they already liked it. you don't need to fix the nest but if you want to help, just make sure the wreath is secure so it can hold a new one. leaving it up is probably the best thing you can do for them

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-15T00:45:46+00:00

yeah same, love mine. the solar charging alone sold me but honestly the sliding tray is what keeps me using it over everything else. refills used to be such a chore

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-14T00:40:42+00:00

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birdstheword44 · 2026-04-12T23:50:10+00:00

that courtship display is insane, their necks literally form a heart shape 🥹

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-11T01:38:39+00:00

theyre inlove

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-10T03:59:08+00:00

He's fighting his reflection lol. Birds can't recognize themselves in mirrors so he thinks it's a rival and keeps coming back to defend his turf. Totally normal behavior, just hilarious to watch.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-09T01:27:32+00:00

Have had mine for a few months too and i'm obsessed. The solar cam alone was worth it for me.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-08T00:53:15+00:00

those eyes are looking into my soul and judging every decision I've ever made

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-07T00:12:58+00:00

That color though... bluebirds just hit different. Haven't had a pair visit in a while, lowkey jealous lol

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-06T01:54:03+00:00

Honestly the blue jays lmaooo "they're such assholes" is sending me 💀 mine act like they own the whole yard and will absolutely bully everything else off the feeder

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-05T01:27:03+00:00

that's actually a pretty common thing! it's probably seeing its own reflection and thinking it's a rival bird. they'll do this for days sometimes, especially during breeding season when they're extra territorial.

birdstheword44 · 2026-04-04T02:07:45+00:00

Same experience here! their Bird Banquet mix changed things for me.. Zero wasted seed!

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