A Bird Once Almost GONE FOREVER! The Eastern Bluebird
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- The Eastern Bluebird is loved by birders and non-birders alike. Learn more in this video about how to find out what these once-threatened species like to eat, how to attract Eastern Bluebirds as well learn about their nesting habits, and what you can do to help Eastern Bluebirds continue to thrive.
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In the video, I said "one study showed that bluebirds preferred slightly larger nest holes, 1.75 inches" This was information I obtained directly from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. A few people pointed out that Bluebirds use a 1.5-inch nest hole, that is correct as well and I should have mentioned it. Here is the link to Cornell for anyone who would like to read it, just go down to the nesting section. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Bluebird/lifehistory
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I looked at the link you provided and I think they really worded that confusingly so I see now why you said that... they said that bluebirds PREFFERED bigger nest holes (1.75" *RATHER THAN* 1.4"). Right, of course they did, because 1.4" is too small! So of course they preferred the larger one! They really should clarify that. A 1.75" entrance hole would allow their competitors, non-native European starlings, to be able to get into their house, so the ideal size is 1.5".
It's like the story of Goldilocks...
1.4" is too small
1.75" is too big
1.5" is JUST right! 😃
Sorry if I got my panties in a twist there... but I guess I really love them bluebirds and wanted the correct information out there because your channel is seen by so many people!
After all, Cornell department of Ornithology IS the authority on BIRDS! Lol, 1/4 inch, I wouldn't pick, anyways!!!
Aww, thank you Lesley! These birds are pretty blue. I love the orange...
Hi my name is Thomas Love ? Blue bird are my favorite can you show me a video on different Blue bird please
@@thomaslove7278 the best thing to do is search here on youtube for "bluebird". There are many bluebird videos! 😊
Last summer a baby bluebird appeared in our driveway after a storm. He was too young to fly and we weren’t sure what kind of bird it was. We took him in and raised him up and turned out to be a male bluebird and we named him Pete. Boy what a smart bird and eyesight blew me away. We did let him go when we felt he could go. I sure miss him, but he is happier now I am sure❤️🐦
Just in - Pete said he was very happy, but nothing could replace the moments he spent with your wonderful family, and will be eternally grateful for all that you have done!
Don’t be surprised if he comes back next spring! Put out a box and some feeders for him. He might introduce his girlfriend to the family!
Love bluebirds! They have built a nest in my new bird box! I’m so excited! I’ve made all of my nest boxes all by myself.
Cool!!!
Thats awesome! I wish we had them
That is so awesome, I got my boxes from Wild Birds Unlimited and they have been a real hit for years.
Well done! You really deserve your success, then. 🐦
That's very exciting!🐦👍
Hi Lesley im 13 and recently have had a growing fascination with plants and birds i just wanted to tell you how much your videos mean to and how they help me get get through these tough times. thank you for everything and keep up the great work :)
Be strong in tough times stay in the day and praise the LORD
Happy Bluebirds are doing well again
Keep at it will make you happy and strong to be outdoors and not addicted to a screen!
I live in a rural community in Mississippi about 17 miles north of the Gulf Coast. I started building bluebird houses about 35 years ago. I now have about 130 houses in three different counties. Most of them produces three broods a year. I had about 800 birds last year and already have many with their first brood. This had been a great and enjoyable hobby for me
My hat off to you.....I have hosted many in 50 years, but you have surpassed me....CONGRATS
Mom is from Jackson 601. Never birded when l visited as a kid, it would have been too hot when we visited so we were mostly mall rats at the time 😢
You certainly have done a good amount for the environment that others should follow. A simple act with lots of perseverance. I’ll tell others about what you have done.
Oh my! Bluebirds are so precious!! Thank you for this video, and huge gratitude to all the people who have tried so hard to protect these beautiful birds.
💙
I don't know if I qualify as a "young viewer" at 28, but I'm proud to carry the torch! I live in the desert of southern California. Surprisingly, I do have bluebirds in the area, and this is my first season having a nest box out for them. I put the box out kind of late for our nesting season, so I didn't get any tenants this year, but hopefully next year! Thank you as always for your informative videos. I learned stuff about bluebird habitat loss that I haven't read before. :)
That is awesome!
best of luck next year
Brett/ Way to go! Birds are Bad Ass. I’m a mechanic and my buddy is a Federal Guard, every time we get together we talk birds . It’s just cool to talk about them with someone that likes them. So many people really do like them
I don't think your location is very far from mine but I assure you, you'll find some adorable tents sooner than later. Only don't forget to keep feeders with mealworms during the season.
Then another tip. On the southern side of your location, try to keep a few nests for bats. Easy to make these nests yourself and check DIY on YT. These birds are very rewarding both in terms of flying when no one else does then, keeping an eye on the reduction of nasty insects after sunset. Only keeping a house lamp on, nearby will assure the arrival of these tenants.
Have fun.
27 from NC I currently have grey catbirds with 5 chicks the 5th one hatched yesterday and I have built 5 different nest boxes and am now addicted to watching birds do bird things
Guess I’m the youngest viewer at 15 😂
I love these sweet little birds. We see several in our neighborhood. They make me happy
Where do you live?
Good luck and kill any house sparrows you can to keep the bluebirds safe. Learned this the hard way.
I had no idea they're numbers were threatened. I just made a note to put up a box/house for them whenever I move into a house.
Get some boxes now find a field and ask if you can put it up tell them you will care for it and do so. When you get your house you can get more ;)
Trap sparrows in the meantime
Protect the bluebirds at all costs!
Precious little Bluebirds ,the Blue birds of happiness loving them!!!!!!💝
Our family helped our local park build and set up a Bluebird trail! It was so rewarding to see the baby bluebirds the next spring! Although I can no longer hike I know in some small way we helped generations of baby bluebirds!
I saw my first Eastern Bluebird this winter. Two of them came and checked out my feeders. They have come back a couple of times since I put out Nesting Blend which has meal worms in it. So excited to add these beauties to my Life List. :D
Beautiful birds! just wish we had them here
I remember hearing about endangered bluebirds as a kid back in the 90's; I'm so glad to know conservation efforts are helping 💜
I didn't realize how there's something good about dead trees
I learned a useful factoid about woodpeckers and dead trees just the other day. Apparently if you have a woodpecker pecking on a tree in your yard you can rest assured that the wood is either dead or dying.
I'm not an official birder but certainly appreciate them.
60+ yrs back I'd read bird books & field guides but had never seen one live until 2002. Right place & time of year. Have to admit it was thrilling to finally see one first hand.😎
Oh, dead trees...yes, they are like feeding stations for all sort of wildlife. Some people can hardly wait to get a fallen tree chopped up & onto the woodpile cause a manicured lawn is more important to them. But it's not my place telling them otherwise.
There are many, many snags near my property and I have a lot of woodpeckers because of that.
Can't even think of a world without our bluebirds! Thankyou, Leslie..another great video🥰
I'm 20, and have always loved birds!
I got a nest in my box this year. Super stoked. I remember my dad seeing a rare one back in the 70s and being super excited. He would be glad to know the numbers are now rising. I am trying to get my kids into birding so birds are not forgotten.
I actually have a rather nice pic of that bird, taken 20 miles N or so of Montreal. I was lucky, it was the only one seen at my sisters feeders in years.
Thanks!
Such sweet angels! I love their blue and orange coloration.
Growing up in southern New England I didn’t see my first bluebird until 1975.
Also, I seem to remember they eat the caterpillars of the Gypsy moth.
Great video again!🙂 We have them at our house in Pennsylvania every year, and this year is no exception, as they arrived a few weeks ago. So sad to think that they almost disappeared years ago! We will do our best to protect these guys and teach our children to do the same. By the way, our kids are learning to love birds thanks in a big part to your videos, Lesley! They especially love Sweet Girl and her silly sounds!💕😄
Thanks. Nice to hear that your kids are learning to love the birds as well. Yes Sweet Girl is pretty silly lol
I finally finally bought a house and put out all kinds of bird feeders. One of the most exciting things to see was the arrival of a breeding pair of bluebirds, and watching them raise their young right up until they were bathing together and the mother was feeding meal worms to her young.
My favorite little song bird. The sight of them gives so much happiness!
We have lots of blue birds on my property in Springfield WV. Built them 5 houses and they use every one.
Beautiful little creatures ✌️✌️😍
I love you!
I love your Canadian accent!
I love bluebirds! 💙
I have alot of them in my yard and occasionally will eat seed from my feeder.
Interestingly I have a wooden split rail fence. Now I know why I have so many in my yard.
Thank you for your 💓 of birds! You're easy to understand, and humble way of sharing information is a Blessing!
Thank you
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Adorable
I have never seen a bluebird in my life. Seen plenty of blue jays. I saw a Baltimore oriole once. It was the coolest looking bird I ever saw.
I'm blessed here in virginia and have many around my house.i have several houses up and make and give away nest boxs to friends and family. Thanks for great video.
If you live near any large fields you may see them. English House sparrow poulations are the reason many will never see bluebirds. Start trying to control them and eliminate them from neighborhoods and bluebirds will return. I was blessed to have a baltimore oriole visit my yard all winter in PA. It was really neat and super rare. They eat grape jelly and are attracted to the color orange. Give it a shot.
@@uhill74 My dad puts out half oranges for them. They love to eat them.
Riders on the Storm
The first remarkable bird I saw this Spring 2021.. was an Oriole!
I am in central Mississippi USA. For many years I have had successful bluebird boxes with babies each year. I even was able to watch a brood fledge one year! That was very exciting to see the parents wait for them to come out. My box is already being prepped for another year.
I finished 4 new bluebird houses today. Now to wait to see if they accept them.
Good luck to you
@@LesleytheBirdNerd WOW! Put two up this morning, and a male checked it out within 5 minutes!
Just makensure to eliminate any house sparrows if you have them around. You don't want to learn the hard way with dead bluebirds.
@@uhill74 I live in a third floor apartment. The house sparrows are everywhere and build nests under window air conditioners around my building. Is it possible to build a bluebird house that is safe from predators?
@@robertanderson2285 How wonderful~👍
I'm from southwestern Ohio and we get excited whenever we just SEE an eastern bluebird! My grandma always said 'There were a lot more before the blizzard of '78. That froze out the bluebirds and the pheasants in our area.'
:( Poor little things had a rough time
We're in Chester County Pa and that's exactly around the time we used to see them all the time. Today was the first time I've seen them since then.
i live in eastern most Massachusetts, I am 57 years old and have never seen a bluebird in the wild... tg for YT and people out there that care for these special creatures. Maybe one day I'll see some??
I didn't see one until during Covid-19 lockdown over the summer of 2020. I saw it flying into a bird box that is exactly as described in the video behind a smaller nature preserve/pine forest. If I am right about their bird call, it is different every time...like a free style bird call. I think I even have video.
A friend got me into blue birds back in 1998. We planted 80 acres of trees and put fence post up so we could tell where the rows where. We added blue bird boxes to them that spring. Out of 50 we had 30 used by something. Added more boxes. Added post and boxes we now have over 100 boxes up and the are all full every year. Blue birds and tree swallows.
In all the years i have never kept count of how many i have given away or sold. But my best year i sold over 200. Most years it is around 100.
Oh and i only use reclaimed wood.
The Bluebirds in our wildlife habitats in South Alabama already have the babies out flying around with them .They are so adorable they have 4 babies and even have our German Shepherds as protectors .The dogs keep a close eye on them barking at hawks and other predators .The dogs were raised around all manner of birds since weaning as puppies and consider all birds part of their pack .It is so cute to watch these huge intimidating dogs being so gentle around all manner of baby birds .They stand guard over the baby chicks and ducklings also letting them lie next to and on top of them .We had some would be thieves noticed this and thought they were pushovers .The thieves were still up in the trees when cops arrived .The 6 foot fence didn't slow them down one bit on their way over it after them .Never underestimate a German Shepherd in hot pursuit of a trespasser especially near their babies .
That's awesome! 😀
haha I know this all too well. I grew up with rottweilers when I was young....real young and they were absolute babies
Awe my heart ❤
I'm looking forward to having them comeback for the summer. They are little voyeurs too, we've had some peaking into our windows, more than likely they see their reflection, but it's still adorable 😍. P.S. I live in Northern Wisconsin right on the U.P Michigan boarder.
Never seen one until a few weeks ago, checking out my gourd birdhouse. Got a photo of him sitting on a branch. The female was around, impressed by him :)
I am finally watching !!
Lol, they flap their wings at eachother like they would if they had arms.. 🤣 Cute !
Aw i want to help Conserve Birds. 🐦
Living treasures! I love Bluebirds!
I love Birds. One of God's greatest small creatures ❤
I have a pair of bluebirds that have been nesting in my slot box for the past couple years. Out of those years, they have only raised 1 successful brood. The reason for this was the house sparrows. They were constantly building nests over the bluebirds nest in the box. I was constantly removing the nests and spooking the house sparrows. Eventually I met a very helpful man at a birding shop. He gave me his sparrow trap and I was lucky enough to catch the male house sparrow. I took it out far away to be released. The female didn't return. This year, I tried to keep them away by not putting up my seed feeders and that seems to have worked. No house sparrows have made any appearances besides a few passing by to find nesting material, but they were quickly chased away by the bluebirds. This year is looking good for a successful brood or two. If the house sparrows were to make a return, what would be your tips?
Larry from Topeka says thank you all for all of your hardwork! Thank you birdnerd!😊
I am thrilled to have 2 pairs nesting in my yard
I finally saw my first Bluebird pair this year today. Along with Phoebe and Tree Swallows.
I've been scouring the trails too,
nothing until now. At least 2 weeks behind even though we are ahead this spring here in Minnenowhere.
I've only noticed one these ten years in ky. Out toward paris on the road to reed valley orchard.
We love our bluebirds! They've figured out the seed feeder and eat out of it with all the other little birds
I was fortunate to have quite a few eastern bluebirds in my yard this past winter. Thanks for posting this very informative and enjoyable video. I've learned so much aboot birds since subscribing to your channel. Keep up the good work!
Great to hear!
I set up a house about 5~6 weeks ago and already have a male bringing in food several times a day. Zone 9
Had no idea they were in such dire straights at one time; what an incredible recovery! Pls feature conservation efforts in more videos 💕
I will try to do that when I can
Thank you, Lesley! I'd been looking forward to this one!
Do a video about the Red Winged Blackbird please!
Its on my list
These are GORGEOUS animals. Omg. I've never seen these before. I'm addicted to your channel.
The fact that they continue to need human support really speaks to the negative impact our species collectively has on the environment. Over an acre of forest was cleared across the road from me, so many bird homes lost 😔
saddening really.
i have a couple that feeds in my backyard in southern nj, usa. thanks for the upload, love all your videos, as i am a bird nerd too :)
Thats so nice and thankyou
I never saw one until two years ago. I'm thankful I have.
Bluebird babies at the beginning! SO cute! Hadn’t heard of the societies to protect these awesome birds before. Definitely am going to check them out thanks!
I saw a pair of bluebirds on Sunday afternoon hanging around our yard. I immediately ran to the store and bought them a nesting box. They were in the box within the first couple hours of hanging it. I couldn’t believe how quickly they moved in. They’ve been a joy to watch 🥰
Put up a cedar nest box 2 days ago and now have a pair moved in already. Thanks 🙏🏻 for this well done video, it really helped with my research!
Beautiful birds , great footage.
That's good info to know about bluebirds having color variations and the why/how we "see" their blue. I first saw one in the winter on my then new homestead and I had to find out what it was. I thought it was a migratory wonder. Maybe I see them more than I think I do and maybe they are still around due to peoples efforts! I saw 1 for sure last week! GREAT video!
I well remember the push in the 1960's to have bluebird houses up even in the coastal areas of Texas. I have seen them here in east Texas in the last 10 years too, but not frequently. There were other pushes to save birds in the 60's as well, like the Whooping Cranes in Port Aransas. Now that species as well isn't in grave danger, and as a plus there is a huge network of shorebird sanctuaries along the lower Texas coast where many species can be seen thriving. Birding is very popular in that area as it is a major migration route and any number of birds can be seen when they migrate to or from the north to Mexico and South America. Lots of people put up hummingbird feeders because they fly straight across the Gulf of Mexico from Yucatan on their way back home and desperately need to feed and rest before continuing on in the spring. Seeing dozens and dozens of those scrappy little things at feeders during that time is a sight to behold.
I'm 21, so I guess I count as a younger viewer, and I am interested in bluebirds. I built a nest box for my mom and enjoy getting updates on the broods.
What a nice, informative and concise video.
If you put up a box on a pole, also add snake guards to the pole. So sad seeing a lumpy black snake exiting a nest box.
Thank you ! Lesley
I live in central Maine, USA. I am blessed to have a bluebird pair visit my meal worm feeder. I have nest boxes, hoping they will nest also.
I hope so too!
I saw some bluebirds move into my own suburb after the winter, so I just put a Birdhouse for them.
It's a little late due to my remote work, but I hope it attracts some guests!
De-sparrow in the meantime
I just love birds!! Their so smart!! I dont think people realize their intellect!!
Mountain Bluebirds in Northern BC rely a lot on nest boxes over the years. First time I realized how precarious a bird population was to human intervention.
Just started seeing these guys in numbers again here in Hunterdon County NJ
Is that in northern new jersey?
@@carolynklenk8467 Hunterdon country is West central of New Jersey. Parts are very rural but the population is booming. Has changed greatly in 50+ years that I’ve lived here (born and raised) not as rural.
@@IrishPizzaMan Thanks for getting back to me!! I haven't seen these birds!!
@@carolynklenk8467 I hope one day you will get to see one soon. Do you live near New Jersey?
All blue birds are blue birds. But not all blue birds are blue birds. Think about it.
Someone took too much acid in the 70s
Absolutely love the video Leslie, thank you to you and Jamie
Glad you like it Wendy thankyou
I'm 67 and this is the first time I've ever seen a Bluebird, though I've heard about them my entire life. I live in Miami so, that explains that. However, I have spent time in the north east with friends and family and never seen one. Thanks! I had no idea they are so beautiful.
Love the bluebirds! I have 4 nest boxes on our property that are being used. Took a while to find the correct placement but all 4 are hosting nesting pairs. I built them with predator guards to help ensure successful broods. Thanks for doing this video. Hopefully others will set up nesting boxes.
Love the eastern bluebird I use to watch them for hrs up in NY state💙💙💙
Saw quite a few in Oregon. God bless.
Very nice Lesley. Good work. Thank you so much!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much!! I just love blue birds
I have some nesting boxes
And plenty blue birds!
Hope you get to see some nest this year
@@LesleytheBirdNerd me too
I’m excited now!
Lesleythe,? I have 18 acres and about 250 acres of woods,4 acres behind my house is meadow and I have had a super increase in bluebird population over the last 15-20 years, it’s absolutely the coolest. Thanks for another great video. You’re woods walks are awesome. Dave
Longtime bluebirder here, great job on the video! Others might have commented already, but posting boxes on a tree is not recommended. Getting younger people involved really is important, as after being involved for 20 years I've seen many of my bluebird mentors pass on, and when that happens it leaves bluebird boxes left behind too that end up not being monitored. I see young kids like scouts who want to help out and put up boxes but they don't always take the time to find out the correct information, and end up putting up boxes in bad places, or put them up and don't know that they should be monitored. Sharing your video, thanks!
Hey Christy
Thanks for sharing and adding in some valuable information for others to read.
Very good video, I live in the ozarks of Arkansas and we have some blue birds but not a lot but one thing we do have is tons of goldfinches.
Absolutely love your stuff more people need to get involved the beauty of God's creatures
Here in NOVA I've been fortunate having Eastern Bluebirds the last 6 years at the feeder.
They've been feasting on mealworms, sunflower chips, and even hot pepper suet cakes.
On a different note, the 17 year cicadas emerge in our area next month. Yes sir, we have
a 2021 only ~Spring Special~ added to the menu. Lets see what birds, if any, can't resist.
Great info. Been helping bluebirds for many years. One comment please don't put your boxes on trees. Snakes can get in and furry visitors love eggs. From bluebird acres in woodstock ga where bluebirds thrive!!!!
I’m a young viewer and I have 5 bird houses in my back yard and 2 bird feeders and 4 sue it feeders I love ur vids keep up the good work I’ll be looking for a birdhouse that’s only for bluebirds soon so thx for information 😃
Every video you produce are pieces of art! Best channel on UA-cam
I Love Birds! And Lesley's UA-cam channel is amazing.
Thanks a lot Nate
I'm in Northern Virginia and am lucky, blue birds come to my feeder for hulled sunflower seeds
@Christine Borgatti I'm in Richmond, Virginia and the bluebirds here seem to like suet.
I have suet feeders too.
I saw one yesterday in Jefferson, TX
Pretty color mixture 🐦🐦🐦💞
I love Blue Birds as well. But this year I’ve got a male that is hell bent on staying most of the day on my car’s side mirrors. I haven’t ever had this issue before and my driveway isn’t that close to my bird boxes. It’s never been a problem until now. Bird poop is extremely hard to get off and it has cost me a small fortune at the car wash. I had to resort to putting plastic bags on my windows but now he sits on the roof of my car. I got a Owl statue which has helped tremendously and when the nesting season is over I plan on moving my boxes. Next year my car will be safe but unfortunately I won’t have such a great viewing point from my home as I do now.
Dating myself here, but The Blue Bird was always my very favorite Shirley Temple movie. It's free on UA-cam right now and barely cringey, despite being made in 1940. Going to buy some meal worms right now. I already have 8 acres of at least 50 yo forest with nary a snag cleared.
Aloha Ms Lesley,
A few months ago I told you about some birds I couldn’t identify at my fountain, this is the bird! Except, I’m in California. Paradox? Have a good day.
Those are Western bluebirds. There's a slight difference in coloration around the neck and chest. One of those things where they probably should be considered different variations of breeds of the same species.
@@litigioussociety4249
I appreciate the information.
I forgot to mention that in the 18 years that I have been in this location I have never seen this particular bird before, this year they are a regular. Aloha
We see them sporadically here in northeast Georgia.
I am a young viewer (not too long ago I was an undergrad)! I help out with any ecological restoration within a short distabce of where I live. For bluebirds specifically I will check the website; I am wondering if preventing house sparrows from finishing building their nests, if we observe nest-building on our property, would help keep their populations in check, or if sparrows have already mated before building nests.
Gotta love a bird that eats spiders, thats a definite bonus. The only problem Ive had with larger nest box holes like 1 3/4" size is the box will be taken over by undesirable birds. I keep my bluebird boxes at 1 1/8" to 1 3/8" and that tends to keep the riff raff out.
Facing your entrance hole to the East is highly preferable, and its most desirable to have an open area in that direction. If you cannot face it East then go North, South and West, in that order, because the birds like to keep the hole away from prevailing winds. Here in WI facing it East gives you the best odds of keeping a nesting pair around.
Thanks for sharing some helpful tips.
@@LesleytheBirdNerd : Love your vids, keep up the good work!
Bluebirds are my favorite birds! They have been elusive to me here in Michigan, and I always get so excited if I catch a glimpse of one or hear that sweet trill. This past winter however I was putting out mealworms and I couldn't believe my eyes one morning when I had no less than 5 at my platform feeder- I was nearly in heaven! Soon a flock of starlings converged and after about 2 weeks they moved on, but what a thrill!
Just love them; that soft chirping....
Sorry to hear that
Don't know if this is the problem, but having too many bird houses (or too close together) on your property will encourage wrens... we learned that the hard way. Also, they say the number of decorative, small bird houses being hung out by people has increased the wren population unnaturally. I try to spread the word about that...
Beautiful blue birds, thanks for sharing 👍
Never seen one in the fifteen since I move back to Upstate New York. And, it's the state bird here in NY. Thanks.
Hope you get to see them soon
@@LesleytheBirdNerd Thanks. It's bound to happen. We live in in a suburban neighborhood in the Rochester area. Maybe a nesting box...
@@greatsilentwatcher You have to make sure you're not using chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides on your property also. They mainly eat insects, so you don't want them or their babies ingesting that crap. They really like a water source too... they love bird baths!
Do as much as possible to keep the awful invasive house sparrows away (eliminate them as you would lantern flies or mice in the house) and bluebirds will come back to the neighborhood. Until then they'll stay away.
How beautiful~ Have never seen them in my area but love them~🥰💙
Thank you for sharing this informative video! 🤗👍
🔆AniFam〽️
We have a pair that frequent our yard (SE Pennsylvania) and I will soon be putting up a house for them in hopes they will stay or at least attract more. Our bluebirds do eat from our feeders of sunflower seeds, but will need to put out a tray of mealworms too!