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Our favorite new bluebird feeder from Bird's Choice
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Offering bluebirds their favorite foods like
live or dried mealworms, suet kibbles and nuggets, and even sunflower meats is another great way to entice them to your yard.
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Bluebird garden flag - Flag Trends by Carson
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If you love bluebirds (and we know you do!), we have everything you will need to attract everyone's favorite
backyard bird. We also have a variety of bluebird themed
merchandise to decorate your home and yard, including garden flags, indoor/outdoor
pillows, artwork, mugs, dishes, plates, bowls and so much more!
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| Spring is just around the corner and we are ready for one of our favorite times of the year - bluebird nesting season! Bluebirds are already pairing up and looking for nest sites. With an early start, bluebirds in Georgia can raise two to three broods a year - that's up to twenty baby bluebirds! Bluebirds are beloved for their beautiful colors, sweet song and charming personalities. We can help you attract them to your yard this year! |
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Eastern Bluebird
- photo by Hank Ohme
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Debbie keeps the bluebird houses stocked at our Marietta store
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| The first step is choosing a well-built nest box designed specifically for bluebirds. The entrance hole should be 1.5". A metal portal can be easily added to keep squirrels from making the hole larger. Bluebird houses should be roomy, well-ventilated and made from a quality material like cedar, bamboo or recycled plastic. Many of our favorites are made in the USA. The safest and most desirable place to mount a bluebird box is on a pole or post with a predator baffle. |
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One of the most important factors for attracting nesting bluebirds is location. They prefer boxes in an open, grassy area, fifteen feet or more from trees and busy feeding stations. The direction isn't that critical, but the house should face away from harsh afternoon sun.
Good bluebird boxes should open from the side or front for easy cleaning and monitoring. We recommended checking on the babies periodically to ensure their health and safety. There are several good books available or you can visit the NABS website for more info on monitoring your boxes! |
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WoodLink bluebird house with copper portal on 1" pole with predator baffle
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