Description
Welcome mountain and western bluebirds to their new home!
A spacious nest box smelling of fresh wood, what’s not to love when you’re a mountain bluebird or a western bluebird. This nest box in particular is designed for these two bluebird species with an entry hole size of 1-9/16 inches (1.5625 inches).
Though this is a subtle size difference compared to the standard 1.5 inches for bluebird nest boxes, this slightly enlarged size allows these species easier entrance in order to care for their young.
Easy monitoring and cleaning!
Most nest boxes have one access point to use for both cleaning and monitoring. However, the mountain and western bluebird house comes with a hinged top as well as a side opening. Maneuver easier when caring for your birds by having two options.
Exceptional ventilation protects your bluebirds during hot summers
While your birds can tolerate a significant amount of heat, when a nest box is too hot, it can become an oven. One of the best ways to prevent overheating is ensuring proper airflow.
Two horizontal vents directly across from each other keeps the air moving in your nest box, leading to healthy eggs and happier birds.
Built-in hole guard prevents hole enlargement
Everything wants in a nest box, not just bluebirds. The built-in hole guard makes it harder for other animals to gnaw at the hole, which will enlarge it over time. This ultimately leads to the longevity of your bluebird houses.
Important design specs and why they matter
When it comes to nest boxes / birdhouses, we only endorse the very best. There are a lot of reasons to love this nest box besides the fact that it is recommended for mountain bluebirds and western bluebirds
To help you make your decision so you’re absolutely sure, here are the important specifications.
- Nest Hole Entry Size: 1-9/16 inches – perfectly suited for mountain and western bluebirds.
- Drainage & Ventilation: Drainage and ventilation is essential for keeping the nest box dry and cool during hot summer days.
- Drainage: The nest box allows any water that may have gotten in to drain out of the bottom. Be sure always to monitor your nest boxes and replace any wet nests with a dry nest because wet nests are fatal to nestlings.
- Ventilation: There are 2 ventilation slots on each side of the nest box. Ventilation allows airflow in the box, which is critical on hot summer days.
- Fledge Grooves: This nest box has interior horizontal grooves just beneath the nest entry hole to help fledglings and nestlings grasp inside and prepare to exit the box.
- Side and top opening: Inspect and clean the nest any way you need. Two openings allow you to really get in there and maneuver in tight spaces.
Cleaning Resources:
Below are resources for keeping your nest box clean. Besides cleaning your nest box annually, we advise cleaning your nest box out completely after every brood. This will prevent mites from accumulating, minimize blowflies, allow you to prevent wasps, and keeps your birds healthy.
Visit our cleaning solution guide to decide how you want to disinfect your nest box.
Video Guide To Cleaning
