Any time of year is a good time to put up a bluebird nest box, however most bluebirds start looking for nesting sites in mid February to mid March, and nesting can begin right after that. Your Location whether bluebirds are familiar with your yard can also impact when they start looking.
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Does My Bluebird House Really Need a Baffle?
Baffles are vital for bluebird houses and bird protection because bluebirds and other native cavity birds are especially vulnerable to predators. Being in a box automatically traps them inside when predators reach in, and with some native cavity birds in decline, good stewardship is required.
Bluebird Nest Boxes – 10 Critical Features All Nest Boxes Should Have
Some of the important features for a bluebird nest box include an entry hole of 1 1/2 – 1 9/16 inches, floor drainage, kerfs, and a roomy interior. However, there are other important considerations, especially if you’re interested in adding a nest box camera later.
5 Surprising Reasons to Love American Goldfinches
American goldfinches are loved for their bold yellow color. But birders also love them because they eat things we typically hate (thistle seed, dandelion, and sweet gumballs). Their acrobatic feeding style is incredible to watch. And goldfinches signal environmental health.
Smart Bird Feeders: 10 Things to Know Before Buying
We have field tested a few models of smart bird feeders and have gathered insights from other people who have used them. They are such a fantastic way to observe …
How Nature Stops Songbird Inbreeding / Incest: 2 Amazing Ways
There are several mechanisms that minimize songbird inbreeding risk. Two of these mechanisms, which are pretty strong are song discrimination and sex-biased dispersal. Despite these mechanisms, inbreeding can happen under certain situations.
Will Noel Guards Prevent Snakes?
Noel guards will not prevent snakes from invading a native cavity nesting songbird house or nest box. Snakes are able to maneuver through the guard, and the prongs from the hardware cloth won’t deter them.
How to Stop Snakes from Eating Bluebirds and Eggs?
The best way to prevent snakes from eating what’s inside your bluebird nest box is to mount your it to a metal pole with a tall stovepipe baffle that is at least 8 inches wide and 60 inches tall, though 24-inch baffles help and are readily available.
23 Ultimate Tips to Attract Northern Cardinals: Secrets from Experience
It is easy to attract northern cardinals to your yard when you provide water, the right feeder, and right seed, like black oil sunflower. In addition, managing predators, making a habitat and understanding cardinal behavior will help you enjoy cardinals in your yard year-round.
Eurasian Tree Sparrows Attack Bluebirds – Video Included
Eurasian tree sparrows attack bluebirds in nest boxes, even killing them. Observations are limited since Eurasian tree sparrow populations are isolated in small areas. But limited observations and video evidence shows they are a threat to bluebirds.