1. Install a birdhouse. Photo: istockphoto.com Welcome bluebirds to your yard with a bluebird house, also referred to as a nest box. The ideal birdhouse has an opening 1.5 inches in diameter,. 1. Offer favorite foods. Bluebirds have a varied diet of insects and fruits, so they aren't drawn to bird feeders with seeds. Instead, offer bluebirds live or freeze-dried mealworms. "Mealworms are beetle larvae that can be bought from some pet stores," says Chris Earley, a biology professor at the University of Guelph.
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Courtesy CIndy Emery Bluebirds at a mealworm feeder Open it up. Bluebirds prefer open areas with low grass and perches from which they can hunt insects. Leave it alone. Dead trees provide important nesting and roosting sites for bluebirds and a whole host of other cavity-nesting birds. Fresh Water - A clean, unfrozen and consistent water source Choosing and securing a Bluebird nest box Why should Bluebird boxes be Sparrow-Resistant? Eastern Bluebirds have a deadly nemesis: English House Sparrows. This non-native, predatory species is a nesting Bluebird's worst nightmare. Published on October 25, 2021 If you enjoy relaxing in your backyard, binoculars in hand and watching for birds, you may have already seen many of the most common species in the United States including robins, goldfinches, and cardinals. But others, such as bluebirds, may need an incentive to drop in. Attracting eastern bluebirds to your yard is one of the most exciting aspects of backyard birdwatching. These blue beauties are enticed by a specific habitat, food, and nesting environment. Apply most of these field-tested ways to entice them to your yard and you're almost guaranteed to have families of eastern bluebirds visit this year.
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1. Provide The Right Food One of the challenges in attracting Bluebirds is that they don't care much for the seeds that most people set out in their yards to feed birds. So what attracts bluebirds? Well, let's start by learning about their natural diet. Bluebirds like to eat berries such as elderberry, holly, and sumac. In fact, you can grow these berry shrubs in your yard to treat them with fresh, ripe berries. You can also use suet in form of shreds and crumbles to attract these birds. 3. Play a Recorded Bluebird Song. Another to attract a bluebird is to play a recorded bird song. Several berries such as holly, sumac, and elderberry are loved by bluebirds. These berry shrubs can be grown easily in the yard and the birds can also get fresh, ripe berries this way. Suet in form of shreds and crumbles are also helpful to attract bluebirds in the yard. iii. Play a Recorded Bluebird Song. If bluebirds live in your area, install a bluebird box, and you can enjoy watching the annual progression of nesting, feeding young, and fledging - perhaps two or three broods per year - in your backyard. If you plan to set up a bluebird house, build or buy one designed specifically for bluebirds. They require specific interior dimensions.
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How to attract bluebirds to your yard. 1. Open up your yard. Bluebirds prefer habitat in open and semi-open areas near trees, with sparse ground cover. This includes areas such as the woodline along pastures (farmland) and agricultural fields, suburban parks, golf courses and some back yards. The majority of their diet is insects. Get a bird bath or fountain. Bluebirds need water both for drinking and for bathing, so providing a convenient sources of fresh water near the nesting area may help attract them. [9] Moving water is preferable, although a standard bird bath may be just fine. [10] Change the water frequently to keep it fresh.
Marvelous birds to capture in your binoculars, male Eastern Bluebirds are a brilliant royal blue on the back and head, and warm red-brown on the breast. To bring in bluebirds, it's best to plant them in a corner of the yard. For the best results, work with a bird-friendly landscaper. Open Meadows As with any bird species, providing them with the right habitat is another essential for attracting bluebirds.
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Birds How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard: 10 Effective Methods Advertisement Key Points Bluebirds are stunning birds characterized by their bright blue feathers and can range in size from 6 to 8 inches. North America is home to three species of bluebirds: eastern, western, and mountain bluebirds. As a general rule, you should place your bluebird house in an open, sunny area where there is plenty of short grass where bluebirds can catch insects. Mount the nest box at least five feet off the ground, not too close to buildings, and at least 50 feet away from brushy or wooded areas.
