Add a Bluebird House to Your Yard!

Bluebirds are admired for their beauty, feeding in open areas around houses, and their endearing habit of nesting in man-made boxes.  They are one of America’s favorite wild birds.  A bluebird house actually comes in two different sizes to accomodate Eastern bluebirds and Western and Mountain Bluebird species.  Larger floor space and entrance holes are used for the latter.

Their primary diet consists of insects and fruit.  Native plants like Bittersweet will help attract them to your yard.  Mealworms are a favorite and an excellent source of protien, especially for mom’s feeding hungry nestlings.

Bluebird populations declined by almost 90% from 1920 – 1970.  This was due to loss of habitat and the introduction of non-native species (starlings and house sparrows).  You can help the now thriving bluebird population by placing a bluebird house in your yard today!