Bluebird Nesting in North Carolina - North Carolina Bluebird Society

This is the typical nesting season for Eastern Bluebirds in North Carolina. There can be up to 3 nesting cycles per season. Dates may vary due to weather conditions and other factors.
January	Time to clean out old nests, add new boxes, start a new trail!	Male Eastern Bluebird checking out a potential nesting site.
February	Bluebirds return, begin looking for mates, and nesting sites.
Five eggs - typical first brood size	March - April	Nest site selection and nest building.
	April - May	First Cycle
	June - July	Second Cycle
	August	Third Cycle


Female Eastern Bluebird checking out the box	Young hatchling - eyes still closed	Older nestling with feathers
Photos on this page: Liz Schmid, Kernersville, NC

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