Bluebirds! Season 5. Episode 6. Looking through feathers.

Tree Swallow, Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

I like the tree swallows that completely stuff their box with feathers. It creates a kind of roof over the nest.

Tree Swallow nest, Box 14

It's not so good if you want to quickly count the number of eggs in the nest.

Tree Swallow hatchlings, Box 1

Today, peering through the feathers I spotted the year's first hatchlings.

Tree Swallow hatchlings, Box 9

And then, at box 9, the year's second hatchlings. It has begun.