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Do bluebirds use sticks to build their nest?
Bluebirds sometimes build more than one nest, as a diversion to predators.
Do bluebirds nest in trees?
They will nest in tree cavities.
I have bluebirds in my Martin house Is this common?
Not usually, bluebirds normally nest closer to the ground than martins.
I have bluebirds that nest in my box and have for the last 4 years They lay eggs but they never hatch Can you tell me why?
Watch the bluebirds closely to make sure that they incubate them. Also watch out for sparrows and other birds that may crack bluebird eggs or take over the nest.
Do you clean out a bluebirds nest once they have gone?
Yes, you can. They will start over and make a new nest. If you leave it in they will put new materials over the old nest to make it fresh.
What do bluebirds like to do?
Bluebirds spend much of their time foraging for food. When they have babies in the nest, they spend much of their time caring for them.
Where do bluebirds nest after they fledged their young?
They can easily fit out the entrance hole.
When do Eastern bluebirds begin to nest?
From March to June. In the south, they nest earlier, and may raise two broods.
Should you remove the nest if bluebirds have abandoned their eggs?
Yes, then clean the box.
Do bluebirds use the same nest for their second brood?
No. They make a new one for each brood but if you take out the old nest after the young have left the nest they may make a new in that birdhouse.
Can bluebirds crawl read somewhere to keep sparrows out make the hole in the bird house a certain length Read somewhere bluebirds are the only birds that can crawl a certain distance what is it?
Never known of a bluebird crawling, it would be difficult..To exclude house sparrows, make the entrance hole around one and a quarter inches across..Also, place the nest box no higher than five feet from the ground, sparrows won't nest so low.
What issues do bluebirds have?
Sometimes bluebirds face competition with other birds over nesting sites. Another problem bluebirds have is a lack of natural habitat. In areas that are more developed there are less natural cavities for them to nest in.
