Hi Bill,
The black-cappeds in my neighborhood usually don't start building until early April, with eggs being laid mid month. They're probably just window shopping. But it's a good sign if they're checking out housing!

Mike Donahue
Seattle's Beacon Hill
----- Original Message -----
From: William Andersen
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:29 PM
Subject: [Tweeters] Chickadee nesting time?


Hi:

As a new bird feeder, I notice that some Black-capped Chickadees are sniffing around a bird house I just put up, going inside and checking it out. Are they really ready to start nesting in February or are they just window shopping?



Bill Andersen
ander at u.washington.edu
Seattle


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