Not seem to bother chipping sparrows, tufted titmice, purple/house/American In late October 2003, I saw a few HOSPĪt the feeder, but most continue to avoid it, fluttering anxiouslyĢ004, I have seen pretty much zero HOSP at the feeder. It's available in hardwareĪnd hobby stores.) It is difficult to jerry rig it to fit on a tube feeder, however see a homemade version below.įrom June-October 2003. More lightweight than picture hanging wire.
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Plus four hanging, weighted hobby wire lines. Iīought a Magic Halo and use it on a tube feeder with seed It can be purchased online or via mail order. Want to learn more about bluebirds? Check out the other articles below.Click on drawing above for a larger version of an experimental wire arrangement to repel HOSP from a platform feeder. Ready to purchase a bluebird nesting box? Check out our bluebird house collection. Some bluebird enthusiasts provide these worms so that incubating females have a ready supply of food for their young and do not need to travel a great distance to find food for the fledglings. They make excellent food for bluebirds and can be added to your blue bird feeder. The mealworm is the larval form of the beetle. They can be purchased at most local sporting or fishing stores where they are sold for bait.
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More information about commercial food products and how to make your own bluebird food can be researched.īluebirds love mealworms. Commercial foods and homemade mixtures can also be used. Observing bluebirds could provide hours of enjoyment and may help this special species survive adverse conditions.Ĭommon foods that people provide to attract bluebirds include wild fruits and berries. This may attract predators to the nest box. Mount a bluebird feeder in a location where bluebirds have been seen, but not too close to the bluebird house. Many people obtain both feeders and nest boxes for this species. Many different styles are available for purchase. Many people attract these beautiful birds by providing bluebird feeders. They will also eat suet, fruits and berries. Bluebirds feed primarily on insects in the spring and summer. These birds usually arrive in early spring. Bluebirds can be found in rural gardens, orchards, and suburban gardens near open fields. This wild bird is rather widespread east of the Rocky Mountains. Bluebirds will use wild fruits, berries and seeds during the fall to prepare them for their migration south. Bluebirds have also been observed hovering for insects to prey upon. Perches such as fence posts and fence wires are often utilized to view for unwary insects. The female has a buffy throat and breast, grayish-blue head and back with light blue wings and tail. The male has bright blue upperparts, reddish breast, and a white belly. The coloration of the eastern bluebird differs somewhat between adult male and female birds. Eastern Blue Birds measure about 6 1/2 inches in length.
The popularity of bluebirds has featured them in stories, poems and movies where they signify love, happiness and hope. This hobby offers one an opportunity to appreciate, delight, and connect to the natural world.īluebirds are one of the most well-liked birds in North America. Many people really enjoy watching, feeding and learning about birds.
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