Both Bluebird Houses are Finally Occupied!

In my yard I have three bluebird houses, that were for the longest time, vacant.  They are pole mounted and all have squirrel baffles below the house for protection from predators.  The bluebirds use and enjoy the multiple birdbaths around the yard, but I think the reason they decided to finally take up residence is….the meal worms!

Back in early spring I put up a new bluebird feeder and tried a few types of food.  Nothing seemed to work, and I was really bummed at having spent good money on a recycled bluebird feeder, a new pole and yet another baffle. (The squirrels are just ridiculous in my yard-even though they have plent to eat too!)

Then I found a company where bulk mealworms could be purchased, so an order for 10,000 mealworms was placed with overnight delivery.  That’s all it took!  The bluebirds wait for me each morning to put their worms in the feeder, and the action starts.  It’s great to watch them, and the effort has paid off because there are nests in all three bluebird houses.

Is it any wonder that all my critters (inside and outside) eat better than me?