The Secret Life of Bluebirds

A behind the scenes and “inside the box” view of the secret and busy life of a nesting bluebird.

[@ShortBusExpressions]

I have hosted multiple generations of Eastern Bluebirds. I am not exaggerating by saying these birds brought me so much joy that it changed my life. Truly remarkable earthlings to say the least.

[@metalmamasue3680]

I know exactly what you mean. I used to watch the birds my grandma attracted by putting out multiple types of feeders and multiple types of feed. I so miss those days watching the birds with my grandma from her back porch. I can't wait to have my own grandkids to teach about the birds too. My neighbor has feeders out and I donated one cuz she has a better place to attract them. She has a pair of finches that nest every year by her front window. I'm gonna have to get her a bluebird box so she can house some pretty little bluebirds too. It brings both of us a lot of joy to watch the birds. As well as help our native birds. 💙💛

[@ShortBusExpressions]

@@metalmamasue3680 Thank you for you're heart felt reply. I'm a metal head too ironically!

[@ShortBusExpressions]

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[@charismatic1516]

Same here! I feed them from Costco 5 lbs unsalted peanut (in shell) bags every day. As I throw the peanuts on the floor in my backyard, they swoop down from nearby trees as if they were waiting for it! Ppl who visit me always ask me whether bluebirds still come and I tell them they do! Some of these visitors are from 10+ years ago! And months later, I find some peanuts 'hidden' all across the backyard :-)

[@Connie-qn4oq]

@@charismatic1516 are those for bluebirds or blue jays?

[@screddot7074]

I worked construction once and had a rough, crusty old superintendent that would not let us install a certain section of pipe. Bluebirds had made a nest in the pipe and although it was hard scheduling around the missing section, he finally let us install it after he was sure the bluebirds were gone.

[@tams1867]

Great story 😊

[@S.E.C-R]

We have our first bluebirds in our birdhouse right now with 6 eggs... how exciting to hear that they come back year after year to the same box!!

[@ILoveTruth987]

S. E. C-R we had bluebird babies last year in July, and this year there have already had two rounds of babies! All in the same nest box! It has been very rewarding!

[@S.E.C-R]

Laura Shellbell How fun, I hope we get more! They’ve been so fun to watch... The babies are getting big fast!!

[@coolroy4300]

Don't forget to clean it every year

[@michaelschaub7653]

I have had bluebird boxes in my back yard for nearly 20 years. Prior to this year I have only had bluebirds visit my boxes twice but opting to build a nest somewhere else apparently. I got discouraged but got permission to mount boxes at a park about 10 miles from my house. Last year the two boxes produced two broods each for a total of 19 chicks. So far this year both of those nest boxes have nests in them again. And to my surprise I have finally been rewarded as a pair took to one of my boxes in my yard. This afternoon there were 3 eggs and I spotted mom and dad close by as I was checking the box. I don't want to count my chicks before they are hatched but excited to finally get a nesting pair. Now to monitor, keep them as safe as possible, and hope that this will be the beginning of multiple clutches this year and for years to come.

[@sandrakendrick176]

We have a pair on their second round of babies this year. I love when they finally bring the babies up on the deck to teach them about the shelled sunflower feeder I always keep full for the birds. We get a nice up close view of the new babies. We also have a water dish hanging in the rail and get to watch the babies taking a bath. Such enjoyment from these beauties.

[@Oliveoil91661]

Good job Miss Danielle. Eastern Bluebirds are my favorite, with Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds a close second. I think the most fascinating part is when (first clutch) siblings return to help the parents with the second clutch.

[@nestof3]

Oliveoilpoop I agree!

[@lupo19fun]

We have our second nest this year. We put a birdbath out this year and we have as far as I can see a family of finch,eastern bluebird, the other possible family's are a Robin, and a cardinal. So many beautiful birds. South Carolina is beautiful this time of year.

[@judithryle2113]

I have the third nesting every spring and summer

[@dempseyguidry5433]

I am in south Louisiana and have had bluebirds for about 5 years. They come back every year now. They are very protective of their domain. The squirrels don't have a chance around their nests. They run across my cedar fence when they see the bluebirds. It is hilarious to watch the squirrels try to get away. I love my bluebirds. They do get fairly close to me (50ft) and I will make little squeaky bird noises and they seem to like it. Thanks for the video Danielle

[@alanbartley4260]

It's amazing to watch how they prepare and feed their young . I have also seen the male feed the female during this . I put out food for them next to the fence near their box. Every morning they come to the fence looking at me and wanting to be fed. They are smart, and no other bird is allowed near their box. Very protective.

[@dosduce]

I finally got blue birdsin my yard in the suburbs. Turns out they like dried meal worms in my feeder and suet. I put out 14 boxes in my yard. One has bluebirds several others have sparrows. It's a nice show every day. Great video!

[@smarierexford4970]

We have them in our yard 22 yrs now..beautiful they are!

[@kennyg8971]

Sitting and watching a pair of bluebirds in the trees of our front yard in Wayne County Ky. They give us much pleasure! We enjoyed your video!

[@afterthestorm9355]

Thank you! We finally have Eastern Bluebirds this year and watched them fledge! Now we have 6 boxes strategically placed throughout the back yard acreage!

[@faye493]

We have our first nest this year and we are so excited.

[@jonwcs5842]

Its fun!

[@terrykrall]

I had a box last year, 5 eggs, the 5 fledged same day. I now have 3 boxes, hoping for more bluebirds in a month or so.

[@Handle-q6x]

Excellent video. Thank you . I put Vick’s vapor rub on the post to discourage the little predators like chippys and snakes. If the smell doesn’t discourage them the sticky stuff does. You can add a little cayenne pepper as well. When a mammal cleans up they will get a taste of hot pepper. Works well with squirrels too.

[@lonnieclemens8028]

Thank you for sharing this video. I found a bluebird nest a few weeks ago. Have been watching and photographing.

[@lauramccoy1195]

I got to see my first ever bluebird today!! We moved to N. Carolina in December and I put out feeders and a thistle sock for goldfinches. I got goldfinches too this morning, but my heart skipped a beat when I saw that bluebird! You can bet I have some orange pieces hanging and hopefully, they will come back and stay a while. Will look into getting a box up too. Thanks for this video!

[@NickAbbot.]

I’ve had Eastern Bluebirds in my nest box for 15 years now. I even have my own nest box videos. They have the cutest little call.

[@Thulaandme]

A brilliant natural-sequence presentation, congratulations of completing this wonderful work.

[@djs2356]

....and the Joy that the Bluebirds bring!!!!

[@wildatheart1165]

Thank you for the Eastern Blue Bird video. I have 3 boxes for them because I ❤️ them. I have a pair now that took a house on my front porch but I really didn’t want them there , o well they insisted I have another house I hoped they would take instead ❤️ .

[@argyles65]

Great job. Very interesting photography. I live near Monterey California and have a bluebird nesting box in my front yard. The current residents are busy feeding their second brood right now. Love these beautiful little guys.

[@affarabelli1281]

I made a bluebird house last fall. We had our first family this spring a joy to watch mom dad tend to there chicks constantly feeding. And low and behold I believe there on their second round. Your vidio answered a question about returning for a second nesting.

[@christiensgarden3325]

Fantastic documentary of bluebirds...going to buy a birdcam for my bluebird house.... have 5 eggs in the box now

[@adikhdagn837]

Nice video and good work. Been Bluebirding over 12 years , lots of work but well worth it . Those PESKY SPARROWS cause all the work ! Battle rages on !!!❤️

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

House sparrows are the devil!

[@Joodster]

We just peeked into one of our boxes and found a dead bluebird. Earlier, the same box had a chickadee nest Dang house sparrows murdered that one too. I'd pull the box, but I want them away from the other boxes. Hubby takes their eggs, a couple at a time, and freezes them before returning them to the box. It keeps them sitting longer and hopefully reduces the population

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@Joodster I'm about ready to get a BB or pellet gun because it is legal to kill house sparrows. They're horrible and discusting!

[@scottlykens5652]

As soon as the first egg is laid, put up a sparrow spooker. Sparrows hate this device. It’s miraculous how this works.

[@KimberlyDeGarmo]

We have bluebirds in our box now we love them so much! 🥺🤍

[@heidifindeisen98]

I am a bird nerd and blue birds are my favorites. I love this video! I have been spoiling my blues for 10 years with 3 broods a year. I have a camera in my blue bird house so I can see everything. I was wondering if the same mom and dad blue came back every time which you answered in video thank you. I also started a meal worm farm they love them. It helps me continue to watch them after fledgling. They are very smart birds! I am almost sure they know my husband and I. Enjoyed the video also loved the comment watching blue birds brings so much joy to me!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you so very much for your wonderful video. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Bluebirds are one of my favorite birds!

[@LorelHopkins]

Loved watching this😊

[@psuextension]

We're glad you enjoyed it Lorel!

[@cmaltais2235]

I am from Canada from Quebec and cité IS Drummondville . Every year I have some blue bard Côme on my land . I lové thèse bords

[@flamingpieherman9822]

I think it's incredible that they are able to do this. It would be harder to do in the midst of summer when everything is green. Yet in the winter in grasses in trees die back there are enough twigs and dead grass for them to make their nests! Indeed everything is wonderfully made... Today I am watching three Cardinals one of which is not part of a couple and they're making it plain, a couple of blue jays and a couple of unidentified Birds Swooping and take my cats food

[@nestof3]

flamingpie herman ours build nests with pine straw.

[@hdtripper1]

Please tell me what camera you used for inside box? How did you mount it? When do the fledglings leave? I put out a game camera to catch them leaving but I think I was a day late. Do they leave at night?

[@leenamascarenhas2460]

Thanks for the information.We had our first nest this year & hope the blue birds will return soon.Already missing them.

[@rexseven93]

One of the pleasant surprises I've had with putting out bluebird boxes is that nearly as many tree swallows have nested in mine as bluebirds.

[@noroar3258]

my bluebird nesting box is being used again this year . last year we had tree swallows but I find the bluebirds more interesting to watch so I'm glad they returned . I was adoring a beautiful cedar waxwing in my blue spruce tree with binoculars and the male bluebird wasnt having any of it . they tussled for a few seconds and went seperate ways . great video btw

[@truckersnake250]

I have until the last 2 years bluebirds in a house I bought at a local feed shop. I took it down and sprayed it for insects and cleaned it and since then I see the check it out in the fall and spring but no new nests I always enjoyed watching them they seem to be very territorial.

[@shaunebartoo]

I got a great house for bluebirds this year. The chick-a-dees chased them off even though they are smaller!

[@seapilot4042]

Living on Cape Cod, I don't see them as much as I did when I was young. Being brought up on a dairy farm, you get to see lots of birds living in the barn, swallows, Owls, etc. The Blue bird has become a bit of a stranger in these parts, thought you might has listed plans to build a house but easy enough to find that on line myself. Cheers sp -5pts

[@cherylray8249]

I have bluebirds come every year and have always wondered if the same ones come back to the same box every season.

[@scottrymer7515]

Thank you!

[@Nana1959.]

Excellent video thank you!

[@debbiewidner5676]

I live in central Arkansas. A few weeks ago, there were 12 to 15 bluebirds returning to our yard and boxes. Then the huge snowfall and record cold temps. These birds huddled close to an outside wood furnace. Little by little, they all died. So sorry and sad over this as I haven’t seen any further ones in our yard since.

[@BackyardBirdhouse]

Great video!

[@dianaparadise799]

thank you so much!

[@megahunter223]

I live in Texas and I want everyone to know, I love birds. So much. But bluebirds are my favorite. I see them around my house all the time and I plan on building birdhouses for bluebirds

[@DN-pn7rj]

That was So cool! Thank you! I love bluebirds! They are my favorite! ❤️😄 I'm so Glad our Creator likes variety in color and design. Makes the flowers, birds, and even people unique, and beautiful. God is Good. ❤️❤️❤️

[@tomspiers1658]

We have seven bluebird houses I live in south-central Kansas And I buy mealworms online I average between 18 and 25 baby blue birds eye season for the last three years

[@kathrynstewart800]

Excellent video!!

[@fredg451]

Great video, it would be helpful if you had the URL's for the additional sites where it would be possible to click on it.

[@jacquelinebollinger992]

Lovely photos. Thanks. My Master naturalist group is starting a monitoring project in north Texas. We will report to Cornell's NestWatch.

[@coolroy4300]

I haven't been seeing very many bluebirds lately just a male visiting the meal worms once in awhile taking a worm to go to mama who is trying to keep the eggs warm during this crazy weather in the end of March. I saw 4 or 5 visit a couple days ago but they didn't stay too long they were too busy chasing each other .Blue birds are a trip lol

[@evelynwald9132]

This was such a nice video about bluebirds. I was lucky enough to attract bluebirds and could see & hear the babies as I would watch from a distance. Heartbreakingly, the bluebird nest was raided overnight, the door latch was somehow slipped open which in turn allowed the door to be opened. I was devastated. I did manage to close the door and saw that the bluebirds are starting to return to their nest. I’m going to try and put weatherproof duck tape over the latch as it’s something I thing I can do quickly and not scare the bluebirds. I know this is only a temporary fix, but need to do something to help make the bluebird box safer for this season, until I can make a more secure fix in the fall. If anyone has any other thoughts for now, would be appreciated but my window to make this repair seems limited as to when I can do this.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Awe, so sorry to hear about your bluebirds. It may have been a racoon or squirrel that got into your bluebird house. We have ours up on a pole with a metal squirrel baffle about 1 foot or so below the house. Sometimes we have to shoot nuisance racoons because there are not enough predators to keep them in check.

[@geraldralko8277]

We are on the 2nd brood the 1st the built in our old box and the 2nd brood is in our new box

[@lindawilms7894]

Our bluebird nest was pillaged 😢. We will have to modify their house. I hope they return to our yard.

[@smyrnasstory]

And have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving on the earth

[@spartan7911]

I have Eastern Bluebirds around my area in Houston

[@day245]

Nice video

[@lindamcconnell9441]

Here in Tennessee we are on our 2nd hatching this year. We have 2 boxes. Live in town. The birds use only one box. Always careful to clean the box when they are finished. Would a bird bath help?

[@aileenwagner2576]

Yes, our bluebirds luv our birdbath!

[@alvinhutchinson8247]

I had fire ants takeover a nest and kill the babies. Now I spray the post with something to stop ants

[@t4txt4tn69]

What do you use to spray the post?

[@livingitup1970]

for the last couple days Male bluebirds have been joining each other in the tree and twisting and falling to the ground much like eagles do, I tried to find information but no luck, is it a mating ritual?

[@dorygapud690]

Can we mow the yard? Would it disturb the incubation period?

[@betteluzetsky3904]

I have a eastern mail blue bird. He started trying to come in my window. This is day 3. I have 3 houses in my back yard for years. I enjoy watching them around their houses. This year this one bird has been attracted to my window. What can I do? I love my birds but this annoying.

[@donnagibson8749]

For the 4th year I have had bb build in the same birdhouse, are these the same bb coming back every year?

[@jimeburg4828]

Will the Bluebird be run off by other birds?

[@rosewood2820]

💙💙💙

[@rebeccaallen5547]

So what month do they start having their babies in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.?

[@helend6774]

We have a box with a family in them. Question: Once winter comes, do I clean out the box for next year or leave it as is? Thanks.

[@tonibauer2949]

Clean it.

[@lindamcconnell9441]

I clean it after every hatching. We usually have 2 hatchings a year.

[@jimmg8994]

I have a question. Bluebirds can stay around PA all year. Is there a specific type of nesting box that would give then a place to winter over? Or will they stay in a regular bluebird house?

[@virginiadaneke2362]

if they need a roosting that is out of the weather they can use a nest box or you can build/buy a roosting box. plans are available. just do a search.

[@donnagibson8749]

Do the same mom & dad bb come back to the nest and lay eggs?

[@andrewpaul2563]

Thank you for the information. Unfortunately I found what I believe to be the male blue bird dead in the blue bird house this week. Any idea what could have cause this? Google suggests it could have been a house sparrow. We did have baby blue birds last year, but no eggs this year. Will a new couple take over this house now and try for this year, its been cleaned?

[@JustinGarfield1]

Blue birds are just as brave as mocking birds. Will fight bigger birds. Seen this happen to acorn woodpeckers which most most birds are afraid to fight due to their strong pecking ability.

[@luigi5890]

Do you clean out the box at the end of the year???

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

We do. You can clean it at the end of the season before winter comes when you know for sure they are done using it, or wait until early spring, before March, to clean it. It's easier for us before winter because the area ours is in has pretty soggy ground in the spring and we have to get up on a ladder to clean it.

[@luigi5890]

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane Thanks for the info. It looks like my blue birds are back for the second time this year. Do they raise two young in the same year?

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@luigi5890 You're welcome! Yes, it is common for them to have 2-3 broods a season and they will re-use their nest to save energy having to make another one. How lucky you are!

[@bjs3508]

Could someone please tell me how to prevent sparrows from taking over the bluebird houses? I have pulled out their nests but they rebuild them almost as quickly as I do that. Bluebirds fly around the yard but haven’t landed. Help please! I have tried attracting them with bluebird sound videos but have had no success this year. Do they have more than one time that they lay eggs per season? Thanks for any suggestions!

[@aileenwagner2576]

I recently read an article about these vicious intruders and the author suggested traps that u can buy to catch these pest birds to destroy them. U might give that a try.

[@fredmcmurray6308]

lost a brood of five eggs, mother came one night I thought to start incubation left the box alone for a couple of days went to check on it and no hatchlings no mother no sign of a struggle just an empty nest. never saw them again

[@gingerhipszky228]

Question:My mom has Eastern Bluebirds nesting in a decorative stump that has s under her window. Before they built a nest n there they both sat and do every morning on her bathroom windowsill. They peck very had n the glass. So hard she is afraid they will hurt themselves. Why do the parents do this?

[@aileenwagner2576]

They probably see their own reflection in the glass and r trying hard to make that 'rival' go away. I've seen this happen. Lol

[@gingerhipszky228]

@@aileenwagner2576 Makes sense. Thank you. I hope they don't give themselves a concussion..

[@aileenwagner2576]

@@gingerhipszky228 Lol!! Let's hope not!

[@gingerhipszky228]

@@aileenwagner2576 My mom says sometimes she thinks they will break the glass.

[@lainabello6620]

I got two eastern blue birds, (one female, one male) constantly flying into my bedroom window. i dont know if they cant see the window, or if they are attracted to the blue walls or the boxes in my room and want to make a nest. i dont know. They can clearly see us when we get close to the window and dont seem afraid of us. If i could get your input on this that would be great.

[@jordendeden9857]

I had the same experience with a male bluebird who would constantly fly up to the window pane and appear to be pecking at it. The only thing I could think of was that maybe he could see his reflection in the windowpane and thought that it was another male bird intruding onto his territory (their nest box was just a few yards away from the house and the female was already brooding at that time).

[@suzannesuzanadana1507]

You can buy see through stickers, see through tape etc. to put on windows. People can see through but birds see them and avoid the windows. Wild Birds Unlimited stores, online etc. have these things. Maybe Amazon too.

[@dippin1523]

chipmucks are predators?

[@gabyroberts9601]

I need to know once the bluebird is in the nest do they stay you’re around or do they migrate and then return

[@ShortBusExpressions]

Believe it or not, they STAY. In my experience, they are elusive during the winter, but if you pay attention and listen, they're still with us in winter, at least in the Ohio valley. I was even delighted and surprised to see a pair in town during the winter of 2018-19. If you know what to listen for, you'll more often hear their distinctive voice, rather than see them, even in winter. True Americans!

[@joshuaengland6189]

It depends one third of the population will stay for the winter the rest will migrate so it's really just the birds choice my pare stays

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

I'm in central Michigan, zone 4, and I don't think they stay. I think they come back every year.

[@canterlevi]

Will the babies push each other out of the way to get food or pick on or kill nest mates to get the most food?

[@robertwilbourn7297]

Amy Moore Wilbourn

[@ftoftheX]

Do they attack other birds? Like sparrows?

[@bluebirdchristy]

No, they are not as aggressive as sparrows or wrens, they usually are the ones who get attacked. This is why monitoring the nestbox is important, and putting it in the correct habitat.

[@ftoftheX]

@@bluebirdchristy Thank you Christy, I was actually thinking about Blue jays. Still though very interesting. Birds are fascinating creatures.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Blue jays can be aggressive to other birds or I have even seen them go after cats that were too close to their nests. But bluebirds are not, they are small birds and they are often displaced by invasives like sparrows. So it's important to give them places to safely nest and raise chicks.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Bluebirds are probably the LEAST aggressive birds out there... I wish they were more aggressive because other birds run them off easily. I've had wrens poke holes in my bluebirds eggs, which scared them off. House sparrows are another REALLY bad bird... they are invasive and routinely kill our native songbirds and will build their nests right on top of the babies they killed! It IS LEGAL to kill them if you see them because of this, and please do if you can!

[@ftoftheX]

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane I watched a blue Jay knock a dove down mid air, then pluck its feathers out and literally eat its brains out til its head was gone.. It was rather disturbing...but that's nature.

[@marleneengleman88]

Whirlpool to be safe in the center

[@pizzapete3009]

If u know u know “aoi aoi”

[@MegaJohnhammond]

I was driving one day. When I got out of my truck, there was a bluebirds ass sticking out of my grill. I guess he wasn't one of the smarter ones.

[@cheeze7777]

i searched for the song blue bird from NARUTO

[@mike941789]

It's great that you're a masters student and everything but have you been on youtube lately? This aint exactly a secret!

[@warpdrive9229]

Just an Indian passing by......

[@james-cy1nj]

Naruto

[@unconventionalme8048]

Funny, but I don’t see the part where evil wrens come and tear it’s babies out of the nest and confiscates it for their own #wrensmustdie

[@lafterthefact6939]

And even more evil house sparrows.

[@louietheplumber3609]

I have them in my back yard I feed them bread

[@mimicarroll7905]

I have fostered Bluebirds for nearly 50 years and made and shared boxes with family members. I can say I have contributed to the Bluebird population here in Central North Carolina. I have experienced joy and satisfaction in my relationship with this unique little creature. They are indeed SPECIAL

[@justdi3347]

Hi, I am also in Central NC. I have a question, this is our first time with a blue bird box(on a pole and away from trees) and I have been watching both male and female do their job and I am so loving this. I think the babies are preparing to flee but two things I have noticed, 1. that the male seems to not be around these past few days and the mama is feeding and cleaning the box on her own...where would the male be? and 2. I have noticed a black snake hanging about 2 feet from the pole on the ground. Is there anything I can do and also I am hoping the male hasn't been killed some short time ago, he's been very active but now I haven't seen him at all. Thanks in advance if you can help in any way.

[@BipinPokhrel21]

@@justdi3347 I built a nest a month ago and now they gave birth to 5 babies. Try spreading the 'Snake away' gravels in your property to avoid snakes. you can buy it from home depot. I do notice the female mom more than the dad.

[@CecilDSouza]

Very nice. You are a master at speaking so clearly, and pleasing. I wish there was a picture of the first flight out of the box.

[@boots235]

Should the nest be totally cleaned out before the next brood?

[@joshuaengland6189]

Yess the nest should be completely cleaned out I even wash mine to kill any bactirea that might be harmful to the birds

[@boots235]

Many thanks for the advice.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

No, they will use the same nest again for a second or third brood because it saves them the effort/energy of rebuilding. We do clean out the bluebird house at the end of the season, before winter comes, so it's ready to go next spring for them though. You could also leave it for the winter and wait to clean it out in early spring, before March I would say.

[@dennisconnair6967]

What could cause the mother to stop feeding the brood? Our pair are on their second brood and the male is the only parent returning to feed. I’ve seen the female only briefly in the yard and never at the nest. This happened a few days ago about a week after the hatch.

[@scottodonahoe9505]

20 acres of open field and houses 4 feet above the ground on posts every 10 feet keeps me from the bug invasions !

[@UltimatePeanutbutter]

And from covid-19

[@nestof3]

We’ve had them nesting for years in our nest box. This year, they built the nest but chose somewhere else. They still visit our feeder but haven’t raised their young here. I’m not sure why. 🙁

[@unconventionalme8048]

Evil wrens

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

I have only one box and on my 3rd family this year...great video on what is going on inside that little box.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

I put up some boxes in January 2022 and within a couple of weeks already had a couple of Western bluebirds moving in. They had 4 male offspring (1 died, found him in the nest) that often appear on my water bowl cam (I've posted many videos of various local birds in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Palo Alto. Bluebirds are definitely my favorite birds. They appear to maintain close family ties until they are ready to spread out. I'm hoping all 4 of my boxes will be used next year. They are all constructed out of con heart redwood so they should last 20 years easily.

[@jerryarcher6916]

Hi, I live in Coastal Ga, and have two bluebird boxes installed about 300 feet apart at about 5-1/2 feet above the ground, with the opening facing East...I see Bluebirds on my property, but none are nesting...any suggestions.

[@sassiebrat]

What a neat video; I enjoyed every minute! Thanks!