Bluebird Houses for Safe Nesting

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.