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Wordless Wednesday…And So It Begins

By Kathy Streib

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February 11, 2026 04:51 AM

Wordless Wednesday…And So It Begins

Ready for occupancy-Tiny Home-

Amenities: close to fresh water,
daily food delivery, in-home camera

Larry and I have watched the birds at home and on our walks. Based on the bright colors of the male birds…nesting season is upon us.

We monitor several nesting boxes, including one in our backyard. Mama bluebird began building this nest at the beginning of February. She begins with a few pine needles. When she’s serious, the next takes shape quickly.

We have a camera mounted inside the box, and so far, no egg has been laid.

Stay tuned!

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Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I always enjoy the journey that you share with us each and every year around this time!

Feb 11, 2026 04:55 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Streib

Brian England Every year brings something different so we're excited to see what happens.

Feb 11, 2026 12:11 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I look forward to your updates! I didn't realize they turned shades of color at nesting time. Interesting..

Feb 11, 2026 05:09 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti you'll see the males of the species take on a deeper and brighter color. The male bird is a deep, bright blue and the male cardinal's red stands out it's so bright.

Feb 11, 2026 12:12 PM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, Looking forward to see your guests arrive, nurture and fly away!

Feb 11, 2026 05:10 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 so are we. Often the weather has a big impact on how many broods we'll have.

Feb 11, 2026 12:13 PM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

You know they are coming. Sounds like we might have some cool photos again this year :)

Feb 11, 2026 06:16 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty We hope so. With the camera, we can see if there are eggs in the box and when they hatch. It's so much fun.

Feb 11, 2026 12:14 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Kathy. Enjoy your photowalks and have an outstanding week.

Feb 11, 2026 06:29 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley we hope to take lots of pictures.

Feb 11, 2026 12:19 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Is this the start of Landlord Larry's busy season? Had to ask. Enjoy your day.

Feb 11, 2026 06:36 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin we hope so. We've had nests earlier than this but the weather is perfect for them to start laying.

Feb 11, 2026 12:20 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... you bet I'm staying tuned! Love seeing those birdies each year.

Feb 11, 2026 06:50 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker Kickerillo has construction going on near one of the bird boxes (the most productive) so we're hoping it won't disrupt the nesting.

Feb 11, 2026 12:21 PM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

An indication Spring is coming, thank goodness, tis has felt like a very long winter.

Feb 11, 2026 07:36 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

I agree Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 When the temps were in the 20s here, we were hoping they would not start yet.

Feb 11, 2026 12:23 PM

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Kathy Streib

It has always amazed me that the birds can construct suitable habitats that hold together.

Feb 11, 2026 09:01 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Doug Dawes it's amazing, isn't it. The wren, on the other hand, makes what I call a hot-mess nest.

Feb 11, 2026 12:23 PM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, nice to see it is that time of year again, and we will be able to follow along with you.

Feb 11, 2026 12:06 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner not as interesting as following you on your journey to Portugal.

Feb 11, 2026 12:24 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy this year the gift my wife bought for the family Christmas party was a bird house with a camera. My brother who puts out a few bird feeders on his deck was the one who got it and we know he will enjoy it.

Feb 11, 2026 01:47 PM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
Is the nesting process beginning a little earlier than usual this year?

Feb 12, 2026 06:57 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

I so enjoy your posts on the bluebirds and look forward to seeing the first egg or 2. Keep us all posted.

Jeff

Feb 12, 2026 03:24 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Oh, wonderful...makes me hopeful that spring really will show up at some point this year!

Feb 13, 2026 02:54 PM

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