The 2022 story of the bluetit in Théding:
New birdhouse, new camera
We start from scratch: a beautiful brand new nest box, a new better quality camera with possible optical zoom. The nest box is always equipped with artificial lighting (remote control). It is placed in a pine tree. Go behind the scenes to discover the details of the technical installation (click on the "en savoir plus" button below).
Beginning of the construction of the nest?
Inaugural twig brought on March 16 after this year's first visits since March 10. The couple was named Sidonie and Oscar.
First night at the nest box
The female spends her first night in the nest on the evening of March 25th.
Soft materials
The amount of foam is not very large, but select materials will be brought in beginning March 28.
The couple and the 10 eggs.
Here are the laying dates: - 1st egg: April 17 (6:42 a.m.) - 2nd egg: April 18 (6:35 a.m.) - 3rd egg: April 19 (6:36 a.m.) - 4th egg: April 20 (6:35 a.m.) - 5th egg: April 21 (6:35 a.m.) ) - 6th egg: April 22 (06:36) - 7th egg: April 23 (06:29) - 8th egg: April 24 (06:32) - 9th egg: April 25 (06:30) - 10th egg: April 26 (06:30)
Beautiful first births
A video showing the first births of May 08. 3 eggs did not hatch, so there are 7 cubs.
Evacuation of KKs
Chickadees are always very good at keeping the nest clean: the faecal sacs are evacuated by the parents. (12/05)
The 7 little ones are in good shape
Both parents have been efficient in rearing the young. All babies are healthy. (26/05)