Here in the ‘burbs I prefer the “two holer” boxes. It gives the bluebirds a chance to defend themselves and their nests when the house sparrows attack.
If the HOSP setup shop first I plug the far hole, place a small screw, hang the van ert and wait. When a bird plops down the spring slaps the hole closed. Weekends only. It’s illegal to hold native birds if you catch them on accident.
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Both bluebird nestboxes have been taken over by invasive house sparrows. I love being a bird landlord, but I hate the “management” of the bad guys. I used to be a live-let-live kinda guy. But they actively compete with the natives which are in steep decline.
Time to find my VanErtTraps…
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Muted Majesty
Here is an eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis). The photo isn’t perfect, but there’s something appealing about its softness—I had to take it through my storm door at an angle. Still, it’s the first bluebird I’ve ever seen in my backyard. He’s perched on top of a seed feeder, with another feeder nearby stocked with mealworms … yum.
Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.
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If you are looking for a distraction, or just wholesome anecdotes detailing the entirety of our first bluebird experience, the thread is below. I hope to make a similar thread this year. Last year was a success, but very disjointed and poorly documented.
https://vmst.io/@User47/112186500199386632
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Attached: 2 images What a wonderful day! We just watched an #EasternBluebird couple discover the box we put up in the backyard. Now @Jillianmarisa and I are narrating for them. It’s like house hunters bird edition back here. 🥰 Will they pick the new-build roomy mansion in the bad part of town? Stay tuned! #househunters #naturalist #backyardbirding #naturalist #birding
Yesterday @Jillianmarisa and I installed new bluebird boxes here at #DisOldHouse. We had a lot of fun with bluebirds at the old place, and this place is loads better (I think) for them.
This morning while tending the chickens I spotted a fella already checking out the back one. Squeee!
Birds, Winter, Kingston
Small birds drinking snow from branches.
Merlebleu de l’Est
En hiver, il fréquente les milieux ouverts du Québec, se perchant pour repérer invertébrés et baies. Espèce en expansion grâce aux nichoirs.
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It's time to slow down and admire some pretty things. Today: a bluebird
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