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Spring is in the air, and eastern bluebirds are thinking domestic. In the late winter or early spring, the lovely robin-breasted eastern bluebird starts looking for a home. By strategically...
European House Sparrows are more than just a nuisance to Native Bluebirds, they are a threat to their very lives. House Sparrows will kill Bluebirds and their babies and build a new nest right on...
Many people want to know how to attract bluebirds to their yard. Bluebirds are one of the most beautiful songbirds native to the United States. Competition for nesting sites and food have hurt...
Many species of birds overwinter in even the harshest of northern climates. But, even bluebirds will stay for the winter if they have a warm shelter, food and water. There are many things we can...
To attract bluebirds in a garden, provide them with birdhouses to raise their young, bird baths or fountains to drink from and berry bushes to feed from. Create a welcoming atmosphere for...
Bluebirds are attractive birds that add beauty to anyone's garden. They have their own special nest box that can be mounted as early as March. Bluebirds love a bird bath, nearby perches for...
Bluebirds are very special birds to many of us. Not seen as often as the robin, cardinal, and blue jay, the bluebird seems to be elusive until you decide to attract him to your garden. Give him...
Proper placement and installation of a bluebird house is as important as its design and construction. There is nothing more rewarding than watching beautiful bluebirds nest in the house you made...
Bluebirds are adorable little creatures that love to eat insects. Urban sprawl has made it necessary to install bluebird boxes to attract these wonderful birds, who will keep your gardens and...
Bluebirds add beauty and color to any yard. Because their habitats are steadily diminishing, attracting and caring for bluebirds not only provides personal joy and satisfaction but also aids in...
Bluebirds can be found throughout most of the country and are easy to attract with the right nest box placed in the right habitat. There are three species of Bluebirds in North America. The...
The term "bluebird" applies to a number of bird species located throughout the United States. Bird watchers often confuse the Mountain bluebird with a Western bluebird. To identify the various...
Mealworms attract a variety of birds who thrive on insects rather than seeds. However, some wild birds won't approach a feeder unless it's prominently placed in the yard. Once birds learn a...
Bluebirds are a beautiful addition to your yard. Unfortunately, there are many predators that want to kill them. Cats, raccoons, snakes and even other birds such as sparrows and wrens will try to...
Birdhouses in the garden are not only decorative, but if you pick wisely they can be functional too. They will add charm and style to your yard and provide protection from those nasty bugs that...
Bluebirds love the convenience of man-made houses. That being said, they are picky about the cleanliness of their houses. They will not nest in a house unless the contents of the previous brood...
No matter how many songbirds visit your yard, it's always a treat when a mountain bluebird flits in. The male's dashing, almost aquamarine coloring is the brightest of the three bluebird species,...
In 1970 the New York state legislature passed a motion to adopt the Eastern Bluebird as the state bird. Long thought to be a sign off good luck by humans, the Eastern Bluebird saw its numbers...
Knowing about the bluebird's natural habitat is an important first step for bird enthusiasts who are seeking to study the species in the wild. Although there are three types of bluebirds in North...
There are three species of bluebird in North America, with the eastern bluebird being the most widespread of the trio of songbirds. Bluebirds have seen a steady rise in their numbers after their...
The bluebird population in the United States was decreasing rapidly until the advent of bluebird houses. These small nesting boxes aided the bluebird in re-establishing itself throughout its...
Bluebirds are colorful creatures. Watching these friendly birds from your window can bring many hours of enjoyment. Bluebirds like a home with a roof and walls, therefore if you want to attract...
Making a birdhouse from a dried gourd is a wonderful way to create a natural nesting place for birds. Although the birdhouse itself is made following the same procedure, the size of the nesting...
Bluebirds are intelligent, family-oriented songbirds that can be found across most of North America. Although primarily tree-nesters, adult bluebirds can't resist an inviting birdhouse home....
Since bluebirds cannot excavate and build their own homes, they greatly appreciate the manmade kind that is ready to move into. You would think that they wouldn't be so picky, considering they're...
The bluebird belongs to the thrush family and is most often found in eastern North America and parts of Central America. Male bluebirds have royal blue heads and backs and a red-brown belly. They...
Bluebirds are medium-size birds that eat plants and insects. The color of the male bluebird is brighter than that of the female bluebird. Both sexes are the same size and have the same color...
Bluebirds hatch 12 to 14 days after the eggs are laid, which usually occurs in the late winter and early spring. Discover the life cycle of the bluebird family with information from an active...
Young bluebirds are raised in cavity nests, where the mother incubates the eggs until they hatch. Understand how bluebirds raise their young with information from an active Audubon member in this...
A bluebird trail is a series of bluebird boxes that are mounted on trees in a given area, which encourages bluebirds to nest and raise young. Find out how to create a bluebird trail with...
Bluebirds catch their prey, which consists of crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars, beetles and moths, by either perching on a low branch to watch the ground or hovering over the ground to find...
Bluebirds reproduce in the early spring after pair bonding, and the male and female will build a nest together before mating. Explore the mating rituals of bluebirds with information from an...
A bluebird lays four to six powder-blue eggs at a time and up to two broods per year, which means each female can produce 30 to 50 offspring over the course of a 3 to 5 year lifespan. Discover the...
Bluebirds can protect themselves by nesting in cavities, making loud chattering calls and excreting feces to cover up the smell of their young. Learn the tactics that bluebirds use to discourage...
The lifespan of a bluebird is anywhere from 3 to 5 years, depending on the harshness of the winters, food availability and any parasites in the area. Discover the life cycle of a bluebird with...
Bluebirds learn to fly through instinct, and they begin to exercise their wings about 20 days after they hatch. Understand the muscle groups that need exercising before taking flight with...
Bluebirds are generally about 7 inches long from beak to tail, their wings span up to 14 inches, and they weigh about one ounce. Compare the height of a bluebird to other species with information...
A bluebird's natural habitat is an open pine forest, an open field or a prairie with infrequent trees. See why bluebirds like farm fields with information from an active Audubon member in this...
To attract mountain bluebirds, place bird house boxes in large expanses of land or large farms that are between 5,000 and 10,000 feet in elevation. Attract the mountain variety of bluebird with...
A bluebird's life cycle begins in the form of eggs that are laid in early spring, followed by an incubation period of 12 to 14 days and a nurturing period of up to 20 days after hatching....
Bluebirds eat small insects and worms, such as grasshoppers, crickets, stink bugs, wasps, bees and beetles. Find out how bluebirds feed with information from an active Audubon member in this free...
Bluebirds prefer to live on open land with infrequent trees, as they do not tend to live in dense forest areas. Explore the various habitats a bluebird prefers with information from an active...
Bluebirds usually hatch after a 12- to 14-day incubation period, and they are then raised for up to 20 days before leaving the nest. Discover the life of a young bluebird with information from an...
Bluebirds are choosy about where they live, and you should be choosy as well about the type of pole you use to mount their houses. Securing your bluebird house to the right kind of pole will help...
Bluebirds can be fussy about where they live. They prefer houses that are free of debris and that only bluebirds have used. Clean your bluebird houses regularly and you will encourage bluebirds to...
Habitat destruction and competition from non-native bird species reduced bluebird populations in many parts of the country, but the efforts of concerned bird lovers have restored their numbers. A...
With their bright blue feathers and their cheerful, melodious song, bluebirds are among the most distinctive and charming of all the songbirds. Unfortunately, their numbers have dwindled...
You can't buy happiness, but you can attract the bluebird of happiness to your back yard without much difficulty. Make a birdhouse of the right size and mount it in the right place, and you will...
Some say that a bluebird house must be built in a very specific style, but in reality, a bluebird house can be either round or rectangular. In the wild, bluebirds live in holes in trees. These...
Bluebirds are a welcome and colorful species to have in your yard. They have bright, cheerful songs, and they raise more than one brood of young each breeding season. If you live in an area...
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