Bluebirds by the Numbers 2nd Ed.

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ATTENTION

Our eyes and ears should be open and alert to the natural wonders that surround us every day. Take time to look out our windows to see the birds that visit us and open our windows to hear them. Walk around whatever space we have to enjoy the birds in nature. Every day, work on improving our powers of observation.

ACCEPTANCE

Nature happens. We cannot MAKE natural things happen (or NOT happen). We can create habitats to encourage natural things to happen around us, but there are no guarantees.

RESPONSIBILITY

Birdfeeding comes with responsibilities to the birds and the environment we share with them. If you are unwilling to accept these responsibilities, you shouldn’t feed the birds. We also have a responsibility to share these natural wonders with the next generation.

March 19, 2012

Bluebirds by the Numbers 2nd Ed.

3     The number of bluebird species in North America (Eastern, Western and Mountain).

2     Number of bluebird broods per season, and maybe even a 3rd!

3-5     the percent of young birds that return to the territory where they were hatched

45     mph is the speed that bluebirds can fly!

75     percent of the time, when choosing a natural nesting cavity, that Eastern Bluebirds choose an abandoned woodpecker cavity

1934     the year the first bluebird nesting box trail was established in Adams County, Illinois in 1934, by T.E. Musselman.

See our first edition of Bluebirds by the Numbers

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Kathleen, could you describe your habitat to us? Is it pretty wide open, no chemical usage, and have you seen bluebirds regularly?
If you don't have the right habitat, mealworms will not draw bluebirds to the area. Other birds will partake, though.
If you do have the right habitat and have bluebirds in the area, try putting the feeder closer to where you've seen the birds so they can find the food. Once they do, they will be regular at it.

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | March 21, 2012 at 09:11 AM

How long does it take to attract bluebirds to your feeders? I have a platform feeder with mealworms in it, haven't seen one yet!

Posted by: Kathleen Platt | March 20, 2012 at 08:39 AM

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