Bluebird Feeders

Having bluebird feeders in your yard is a great way to attract these beautiful wild birds. Watching them feed will provide you with hours of backyard birding enjoyment. Feeding bluebirds is not as difficult as you may think. In nature they eat a variety of insects, as well as fruits and berries. Bluebirds are hard to attract with bird seed, but they love mealworms. Mealworms are not really worms at all; they are actually the larval form of the darkling beetle.

Mealworms can be offered to bluebirds using a variety of feeders, such as platform bird feeders, mealworm feeders, or the clear plastic window or domed style feeders. Since bluebirds are not the only birds that enjoy eating expensive mealworms, you should use a feeder that allows the bluebirds easy access but prevents larger birds such as starlings and mockingbirds from gaining access. Many feeders accomplish this by using small openings that bluebirds have no trouble navigating, but other birds find either too small or uninviting.

There are many bluebird feeders on the market and here are a few of my favorites.

Birds Choice Recycled Bluebird feeder. This feeder offers bluebirds and other small birds a safe dining experience with its unique design. There are six little entrance holes to permit small birds in, while preventing starlings and other large birds from entering. The plexiglass panels have two holes on each side, plus entrance holes on each of the wooden sides. Using a bird feeder constructed from recycled milk jugs will help reduce landfill waist.

The Aspects Vista-Dome Wild Bird Feeder is a uniquely versatile bird feeder. It permits you to stop squirrels and unwanted birds from entering by altering the space between the dome and feeder tray. A large 12” dome covers the feeder tray. The 8.5" diameter tray is 2" deep and will hold a large variety of wild bird foods.

The Droll Yankees Seed Saver Domed Bird Feeder is a wonderful addition to any backyard bird sanctuary. It features a big 10" dome that protects the feeder tray from squirrels, unwanted birds, and bad weather. The unique design of this feeder lets you limit the access of squirrels and unwanted birds by adjusting the space between the dome and feeder tray. Simply move the dome closer to the dish to limit access to only small birds.

Placing your bluebird feeder with your other bird feeders is not always the best choice. Bluebirds are shy and you may get more visitors by placing your feeder 15 feet or more away from other wild bird feeders.

Having bluebird feeders in your yard may make it easier to attract bluebirds to you bluebird houses. And having a feeder near your bluebird bird houses may give you the opportunity to see the mother bird feed her babies. It is amazing to see her grab a mealworm take it back to the nestbox and watch as the babies beg for a meal. Observing this behavior can be addictive as it happens over and over throughout the day. Having a variety of feeders in your yard is the beast way to attract many different species of wild birds. If you don’t have a bluebird feeder, adding one will give you an opportunity to watch one the most beautiful backyard birds.

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Bluebird Feeders

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