Hi- if she just layed one egg, she isn't done yet. What we normally do is put the sparrow spooker up after the first egg, but with only one streamer. Or with no streamers if it's windy. Each day add another streamer. This helps them get used to it. Don't remove the nest or egg! Let her get used to it and it'll be ok. Good luck!

Great idea, thanks.

Hi guys. I'm not sure what to do now. After putting the sparrow spooker up, there are no new eggs for 2 days. I took the sparrow spooker off. They are still hanging around, tho. My question is - Should I take out the egg and remove the nest? Thanks so much. I'm just not sure what to do now =(

If it were me, I wouldn't clean the box yet since they're still there. They haven't given up on it. Maybe someone else will respond with their experience. Have you looked at www.sialis.org ? There is a whole section on sparrow spookers there. it's worth a look.

I also advise not to clean out the box. It is illegal to remove eggs and nesting material btw. Are the sparrows still around? Maybe they are harassing the EABL pair and causing her to delay laying. This could also be the females first nest and she isnt playing by the rules. The weather can also delay egg laying if it is cold. Keep an eye on the situation the next few days an hopefully she continues to lay. You could pair another box to keep the HOSP distracted until she finishes laying. Once she has finished laying and starts incubating, I would put the sparrow spooker back on. Good luck and keep us posted!