Column: Many factors impact nesting success and failure in eastern bluebirds

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • October 30, 2022

Q: Clean out unhatched eggs in bluebird nest boxes? A: Cleaning boxes (or birdhouses) is helpful for sanitation and makes a good starting point for birds next year, but it’s not required. Rodents will happily use old nests in the winter, for sleeping or storing food. ~ Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox