Our baby bluebirds have left their nest!! During my time outside power-spraying the deck, I noticed a distinct lack of parental activity around the box. My suspicion that the babies had left was confirmed with a quick look inside the box. Because we're inundated with cicadas I didn't stick around the trees long enough to locate them. I suspect that the adults will make the fledglings' whereabouts known if we pay enough attention.
I am just so thrilled that our blues have successfully produced 4 new birds to take their place in the world. Hopefully our heavy downpours will abate long enough to give them a headstart in finding their wings and their way around.
I'll be removing the old nest in a couple of days. I have every hope that the pair will go through the process again and have another brood. Happy days!!