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Bluebird Houses to Chase the Blues!
Since the hummingbirds are not yet in full force, the bluebirds are really grabbing my attention. When I get up in the morning and look out the window, Mr. Bluebird is in the same spot waiting for me to fill the dish. It’s been going on about 3 weeks, and I’m sure there is a nest in at least one of my three bluebird houses. This makes me happy! I love to watch them eat from the little dish attached to the bird feeder pole…it works perfectly. I change their food around, offering meal worms, bluebird nuggets, and Avian Cuisine’s Nutri Crumbles Bluebird Delight. They love it!
The bluebird house pictured above is actually made of vinyl-just like real houses. Consider it an investment in real estate, as it will last a lifetime and house many future bluebird families.
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Bluebird Houses for Safe Nesting
Female Eastern Bluebird with Nestlings Bluebirds are a wonderful species indeed! It’s hard to resist their beauty, gentle disposition and sweet song. Their nesting needs are specific, and differ from other cavity dwelling birds. Placement of proper bluebird houses, or nest boxes, and suitable habitat are two important factors for attracting them.
The best habitats are open, short-grassy areas where they can find food. Bluebirds feed on insects and search low to the ground to find their prey. They also enjoy berries and fruit, and will perch atop these kinds of trees to eat.
There are tons of bluebird house designs being used today by backyard birders with much success–from basic nest boxes to elaborate, decorative houses. The most important thing is to provide bluebirds with a nesting site that is safe and secure to raise their brood. You can always be sure about a nest box if it has been “NABS approved” by the North American Bluebird Society.
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The Magnificent Bluebird
No other bird in the animal kingdom bears quite the distinct characteristics of the bluebird. The bluebird is renowned as one of the most serene birds, with a charming chirp that captivates listeners. Bluebirds are great to have in the backyard, and quite different from other wild birds. For example, bluebirds don’t favor traditional seeds, thistle, and suet that other birds like. They enjoy eating meal worms, and will also eat raisins soaked in water. Bluebirds are also frequent visitors to birdbaths, and enjoy heated birdbaths in the winter.It’s essential for bluebirds to have bluebird houses where they can raise chicks and be safe from predators, because other birds, like the common starling, will kill adult bluebirds and ravage their nests to take over the territory. But with the right food and conditions, bluebirds are sure to visit your backyard!
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No other bird in the animal kingdom bears quite the distinct characteristics of the bluebird. The bluebird is renowned as one of the most serene birds, with a charming chirp that captivates listeners. Bluebirds are great to have in the backyard, and quite different from other wild birds. For example, bluebirds don’t favor traditional seeds, thistle, and suet that other birds like. They enjoy eating meal worms, and will also eat raisins soaked in water. Bluebirds are also frequent visitors to birdbaths, and enjoy heated birdbaths in the winter.