Bluebirds Bluebirds are a member of the Thrush family related to the American Robin. Three bluebirds make their home in North America: The Eastern Bluebird, The Western Bluebird and the Mountain Bluebird.

Attracting Bluebirds:

Bluebirds prefer to live in open parklands, pastures and meadows.  In fact 60-80% of their diet is insects.  They like to perch on fence posts or small trees and swoop down to eat insects on the grassy ground.  Bluebirds won't typically visit your seed feeders, but will enjoy meal worms provided at a special feeder.

Providing nesting materials is a strong factor in attracting nesting bluebirds since collecting nesting materials can take 100’s of trips.  Bluebirds like soft grasses and fragrant pine needles as nesting material.  Provide these nesting materials in a specially designed container, an empty suet cage, or simply gather bunches of material and situate in the bark of a tree.

Plant scattered fruit and berry trees, mixed with open lawn and herbaceous flower beds to create a habitat that will attract bluebirds. Bluebirds enjoy the berries and fruits of dogwood, red cedar, sumac, bayberry, Virginia creeper, holly, blueberry, hackberry and elderberry.
 

Where Bluebirds like to nest:  Bluebirds eat insects during the nesting season.  Therefore, ideal bluebird habitats are places with lots of insects, such as open and barren or short-cut/sparsely grassed areas (so they can see their food) with a few trees nearby (for perching).  Places you will find bluebirds include pastures, cemeteries, lightly traveled roadsides, golf courses, open areas in parks, and the edges of meadows.  Bluebirds will also nest on the fringes of towns and cities, especially if they were nesting in those areas prior to development

Bluebirds will readily nest in bluebird houses, as long the house is in a good location and constructed properly.

Eastern Bluebird House:  Duncraft's bluebird houses–endorsed by the North American Bluebird Society –are just that. Features the proper 1-1/2 inch entry hole and predator-proof extension. Raised wire-mesh flooring provides better nest ventilation and protects baby birds from blowfly larvae. Easy to clean.   More info.

Mountain and Western Bluebird House:  This Duncraft house – endorsed by the North American Bluebird Society – is ideal, with a 1-9/16" entry hole and predator-proof extension. Raised wire-mesh flooring protects baby birds by providing better nest ventilation. Easy to clean.   More info.

Bluebird House Kit :  Aububon Workshop's  Bluebird Nest Box Kit.  Economical nest box includes nails and is ready to assemble, requiring only a hammer.  Entrance hole is sized to accommodate bluebirds but prevent starlings from entering. Rough-cut cedar helps fledglings grip sides when climbing out. Front panel swings out for easy cleaning and nest inspection.  More info.

Make your own Bluebird House!  Bluebird Nest Box Plans from the North American Bluebird Society.