Some Information to Help the Bluebirds
There are 3 bluebird species in the US, Mountain, Eastern and Western bluebirds. Mountain bluebirds are found at higher elevations in the West, Western Bluebirds are found west of the Great Plains and Eastern Bluebirds on the Great Plains. Bluebirds have vivid colours and a cheerful song and are great favorites with bird watchers. The number of bluebirds decreased throughout the previous 100 years, being ejected from their favorite nesting sites by predatory birds.
How to Help the Bluebirds
Different organisations of bird enthusiasts have initiated an assortment of means to support the nesting and breeding of bluebirds. In Missouri in the 1950’s the inhabitants made a National Bluebird Trail with in excess of 5000 bluebird boxes. Founded in 1978 The North American Bluebird Society promotes the revival of bluebirds. To help bluebirds you can set up a Bluebird Trail by setting up a sequence of bluebird boxes The ideal bluebird house has been specified by the Bluebird Society and you could make your own or buy a commercially made bluebird box.
How to Set Up a Bluebird Trail
The best position for a Bluebird Trail is a rural location with thin undergrowth and scattered bushes or trees. There ought to be roost sites such as fences, wires and trees to allow the bluebirds to perch while searching for food. By 2005 sightings of bluebirds in southern areas indicate that they have come back to to this region. This has been attributed to the formation of Bluebird Trails. Places fitting for a Bluebird Trail are isolated locations of cemeteries, golf courses or parks where pesticides haven’t been used. You should keep away from heavily forested areas with plenty of undergrowth. Bluebird houses should be sited 200 yards away from each other and be four to six feet above ground.
Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard
You can invite bluebirds to your garden by placing darkling beetle grubs (available to buy online) or water soaked raisins on platform garden bird feeders. Heated birdbaths will be a big attraction for them in the winter.
