> On Jul 9, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Barry Ulman <ubarry at qwest.net> wrote:
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> In the top photo, the adult bird seems to be removing a fecal sack from the nest. I believe this is commonly done by nesting birds.
>
> Barry Ulman
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>
>> On Jul 8, 2017, at 10:10 AM, Eric Ellingson <abriteway at hotmail.com <mailto:abriteway at hotmail.com>> wrote:
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>> In between both parents bring in food, odd objects were seen being removed from the nest.
>> I'm assuming this is just processed hatchling food but wanted anyone else's feedback. Do other birds do this?
>>
>> The parents make a slight soft sound when approaching the nest but I've not heard anything from inside.
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>> https://flic.kr/p/WtUPQs <https://flic.kr/p/WtUPQs>
>> Bushtit, female <https://flic.kr/p/WtUPQs>
>> Removing diapers? A couple of these were removed in-between both parents bring food in. Any ideas on what this is other than nest cleaning?
>> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericellingson/35759117606/>
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>> Both parents at nest bring food.
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>> https://flic.kr/p/WtUQ8m <https://flic.kr/p/WtUQ8m>
>> Bushtit, male & female <https://flic.kr/p/WtUQ8m>
>> Both busy foraging for food and bringing it to the nest.
>> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericellingson/35759118586/>
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>>
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>> Eric Ellingson
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