BBN S7:E09 - Seed Tray To Prevent Mess, Nest Size, Eggshell Tea, the Dodo, B is for Barn Swallow
Channel: Brome
Date: 25/04/2023

Spring is here and we are busy, busy, busy getting the backyard and garden ready for summer. As the snow melted, I noticed a large bald patch where all the sunflower shells collected on the ground beneath my feeders. To deal with this during the summer, I normally move my feeding station around, but if you can’t do that, you can try installing a seed tray directly beneath your feeder to catch any falling seed shells. Susan Roghair shared some photos of her setup, and I’ll show you how I have mine set up. Dr. Bird answers a question about how birds know what size nest to build to accommodate the size of clutch they have and he’s back on Brome Bird Book talking about one company’s ambitious plans to ‘de-extinct’ the dodo. Last episode I talked about what you can do with cooked eggshells, and this episode’s EnviroMinute I’ll show you something interesting to do with your raw washed eggshells. Finally, I thought I would run up to Paul’s farm to see if any Barn Swallows or Eastern Bluebirds were around. His property is a haven for swallows and bluebirds, but the weather is still too cold. We found some old nests, but nothing prepared for this season. I’m not too worried. Barn Swallows have two broods per season, so we’ll have the chance to go back. 

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