Bluebirds Just Hatched!

 

Emerging from eggs naked and blind, bluebird hatchlings depend solely upon their parents to provide nutrient-packed diets.  Within the 17-day nestling period, babies are fed insects and arthropods, high in protein, to hasten development.  Meals are supplemented with berries such as sumac, blueberries, and pokeweed, which provide hydration.