Nature News
A Bluebird Rebirth!
Perhaps no other bird owes its resurgence to humans more than bluebirds. Once abundant throughout North America, these birds fell prey to habitat loss and competition from European Starlings and English House Sparrows.
Bluebirds are cavity nesters and rely on holes in trees or holes made by woodpeckers and other animals for nesting. As farming operations grew and more trees were felled across the land, bluebird numbers dwindled.
Thanks to 30 years of concerted efforts by people to offer manmade housing to bluebirds, these birds have made a comeback. And what a beautiful comeback it is!
Eastern and Western Bluebirds are bright blue with a reddish breast. Mountain Bluebirds are sky blue They are petite little birds and love to feast on plump, juicy caterpillars and fruit. They also heartily enjoy mealworms from a feeder.
We are fortunate to have bluebirds in our area. If you have the correct bluebird habitat, you can try to attract these gorgeous birds by placing a Bluebird Nesting Box on your property. All Wild Birds Unlimited Bluebird Nesting Boxes have the "seal of approval" from the North American Bluebird Society.
You'll be able to discreetly monitor nesting phases and the baby birds before they fledge. Make sure your yard has plenty of trees and shrubs - bluebirds prefer insects and wild berries such as cherry, mulberry and Virginia Creeper.
Stop by the store soon and chat with our Certified Birdfeeding Specialists about how you can attract bluebirds to your yard this spring.
It won't be long.