Henry found another bunny nest yesterday! This time, I was right there and was able to get him away before he did any damage, thank god. I used an idea I got from a website to rig up my special "Bunny Protection Unit" and now I'm just hoping the mama will accept it and the babies will make it. They're still alive today and I'll keep checking over the next few days. As long as I don't see mangled bodies or lots of fur strewn about, I'll be optimistic. As you can see, I'm using half of a cat carrier to block off the top and rocks to make the opening smaller. I just hope it's enough room for Mama to get in and nurse her babies!
I think my bluebirds have all started moving south. I haven't seen any in a couple weeks and the only birds eating from the bluebird feeder are sparrows (we have lots of small native sparrows). After the problems with the finches, I've stopped feeding any seed-eating birds. The Baltimore Orioles, woodpeckers, and hummingbirds will still get food, but no seeds out there for a few weeks!
Keep your fingers crossed for the bunnies. (I never shoulda read Watership Down...)
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