Scrub Jay Bites Goldfinch + Nest Activity Highlights 4 14 2015 V17433

This collection finds our bird nearing the end of incubation, with eggs due to hatch in the next 38 days. She s still taking good care of her nest and eggs, turning them regularly, keeping them warm in cool temps, and shading them with wings and body to prevent overheating, while the male continues to bring her food and guard the area against intruders. At 0:38 a Goldfinch (or perhaps a small Warbler) comes too close to the nest and the female takes a bite out of him I didn t notice any blood, but the