How to Attract Bluebirds

March is here, days are getting longer, the weather is milder (mostly) and that means nesting season will soon be upon us. Eastern Bluebirds are a popular backyard bird in North Eastern Ohio and they will readily use nest boxes. They have already been spotted scouting out nesting boxes. Bluebirds prefer nest boxes in open areas with short grass for hunting insects. Always mount bluebird nest boxes to a free-standing pole with a good stovepipe style baffle in a eastern direction. Avoid brushy or scrubby areas, which are more likely to attract House Wrens.

Recommended Housing

To entice bluebirds to nest in your yard, we recommend using the Wild Birds Unlimited Bluebird House. Officially approved by the North American Bluebird Society, this house provides protection from weather and extreme temperatures and features the proper dimensions and other amenities bluebirds desire. In addition, the roof opens for viewing eggs and babies, and the side opens for easy cleaning. Available in durable wood or recycled plastic.

Using the Wild Birds Unlimited Advanced Pole System®, place the house at a safe, desired height of about five feet. This height is optimum for bluebirds, and it allows you to easily monitor their progress.

Use the Wild Birds Unlimited Raccoon Baffle to prevent squirrels, raccoons, snakes or other predators from getting to the nest.

Recommended Foods

To attract the most bluebirds to your feeders, we recommend offering live mealworms, We also recommend dried mealworms, Wild Birds Unlimited Bark Butter® Bits and Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter®, or our Bluebird BugBerry Blend. We carry a variety of feeders that you can use to offer these foods to your birds.