Bird Nesting Boxes

Bluebirds can be seen everywhere in North America. Here in Pennsylvania, we see all year. When there is snow on the ground, the blue birds stand out against the white background. The bluebirds especially liked our holly berries for preventing them feed during the time when food was not immediately available.

Because bluebirds nest in cavities, they typically rely on large old trees, a resource that has been declining over time as forests have been exploited and housing developments have evolved.

Today, the best way to attract bluebirds to your yard is to provide nesting boxes. A well designed and place Bluebird house is essential. Dimensions should be approximately 5 "WX 5" DX 16 "H with the entrance hole of 1.5" in diameter. The nest box should be 3 to 6 feet. Your blue bird house must have drainage holes in the ground so that water can go out and air can enter the ventilation holes should be at the top of your house Bluebird.

Other ways to attract bluebirds is to provide food Bluebirds eat a variety of berries, insects and insect larvae, and visit bird feeders, garden for dried fruit, mealworms, suet or peanut butter. Berry vines producing plants and shrubs, if possible, and supplement with fattening foods. In winter, meal worms are particularly popular. Natural water features are perfect, but bluebirds will also readily use a birdbath.

Bluebirds like to nest in areas allowed, but with open woods nearby. Bluebirds build nests with materials such as fine grass, moss, hair, feathers and pine needles.

Keeping all the above in mind, you can easily attract bluebirds to your birding sanctuary.

For more information on Blue Bird Houses, visit: www.birdbathhouse.com / bird_houses