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How does the blue bird sleep?
According to audubonathome.org: "Bluebirds sleep in nest cavities or on sheltered branches of trees and shrubs"
Do bluebirds use sticks to build their nest?
Bluebirds sometimes build more than one nest, as a diversion to predators.
I have bluebirds in my Martin house Is this common?
Not usually, bluebirds normally nest closer to the ground than martins.
What trees do bluebirds live in?
In a tree
Do bluebirds live in trees?
In a tree
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.
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.
Should you remove the nest if bluebirds have abandoned their eggs?
Yes, then clean the box.
How can you encourage bluebirds to nest again?
To encourage bluebirds to nest again, provide suitable nesting sites by installing bluebird boxes in open areas with a mix of trees and low shrubs. Ensure the boxes are placed at least 100-150 feet apart to minimize competition. Regularly clean and maintain the boxes to keep them free of pests and debris. Additionally, create a habitat with native plants that attract insects, which serve as food for both adult bluebirds and their young.
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.
