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About sdubirds

A citizen science project set up to monitor breeding birds in nest boxes in the woods surrounding the University of Southern Denmark (Odense).

2014 in review

Posted on April 8, 2015 by sdubirds

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,100 times in 2014. If it were a cable car, it … Continue reading →

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Time for a clean out!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by sdubirds

Today we spent a few valuable hours in the woods removing the old nest material from our nest boxes. We also carried out some repairs so the boxes are ready for new arrivals, when the spring comes again. This year … Continue reading →

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Hvad skete der i 2014?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by sdubirds

En resume af sæsonen (på dansk) er nu tilgængelig på SDUs hjemmeside – læse her For the English version of our newsletter click here

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2014 Season Round Up

Posted on August 18, 2014 by sdubirds

After a busy breeding season in 2014, we have had some time to reflect on how the season has progressed. You can review the highlights of this season in our newsletter here (SDU Birds Summer 2014).

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Garden Residents

Posted on July 9, 2014 by sdubirds

In a small enclosed area, surrounded by buildings on all sides, close to the Biology Department at the University of Southern Denmark there is a garden, known as the Mexican Garden. In the garden there is a small pond, partially … Continue reading →

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An alternative home!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by sdubirds

While walking past this signpost yesterday, outside entrance N at the University of Southern Denmark, I heard a familiar sound. Baby birds, hungry ones too! I stopped and listened carefully and tried to peer into the hollow parts of the … Continue reading →

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Plucking Post

Posted on June 4, 2014 by sdubirds

(Please note: this update from the woods isn’t for the fainthearted) While out visiting nest boxes this week we came across a taste of the wilder, more ferocious side of nature. Next to the path we found the remains of … Continue reading →

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Second Broods Begin

Posted on May 29, 2014 by sdubirds

With the continuing warm dry weather here in Odense, a number of Great Tits (Musvit) have decided to begin a second brood, or second nesting attempt. In at least 5 boxes in the woods surrounding SDU freshly laid eggs have … Continue reading →

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The first mixed family at SDU!

Posted on May 27, 2014 by sdubirds

While I was out ringing the rapidly growing chicks at SDU this weekend I came across something unusual, and very exciting! When I reached box 82, on the edge of the woods, I had a quick look in to ensure … Continue reading →

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The breeding season is flying by!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by sdubirds

Over the last 2 weeks things have progressed at an alarming rate in the woods. In about 18 days, the newly hatched baby birds develop from being blind, naked and helpless to alert and fully feathered strong “teenage” birds. When … Continue reading →

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