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Bluebirds nest in tree cavities, or in man made bluebird boxes. The box should have an entrance hole no more than one and a half inches, and have a hinged roof for cleaning. It shoud be placed no more than five feet above ground, to exclude sparrows.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBluebirds are cavity nesters, like holes in trees or man made bird houses. The ideal bluebird house should have an opening hole of one and a quarter inches in diameter, and be placed around five feet from the ground. Any higher, and species like the English sparrow will take it over.
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∙ 12y agoFive feet is the preferred height, if you put it higher, starlings and English sparrows may take it over.
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∙ 13y agoI would put it by flowers that look good with the color blue or nailed into a tree... I hope this helped...
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∙ 11y agoOn a pole or fence post, no more than five feet from the ground, facing an open area.
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∙ 11y agoYou can put bluebird houses on poles. They should be at least 5 feet in the air.
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Can you put up a wren or chickadee house near an occupied bluebird house?
Yes, but the wren may try and take over the bluebird nest.
What are some enemies of the bluebird?
House sparrows and wrens often compete with bluebirds for the same nesting house. Often time sparrows will break bluebird eggs or make another nest over the current bluebird nest.
What are bluebird trails?
Bluebird trails are lines of bluebird houses. There could be four house in a row or there could be hundreds. It gives many bluebirds a safe place to nest and lay eggs.
When should bluebird houses be cleaned out?
Clean them once the bluebird abandons the nest; usually after the babies leave the nest. If a sparrow or other bird starts making a nest over the current bluebird nest remove the materials of the nest in process. Do not clean out the bluebird house if the bluebird is still using the nest.
Can the hole in a bluebird house be on the side or must it be in front?
It can also be in the side.
Are House sparrow aggressive?
Yes..Often take nesting sites from other species, like the bluebird.
Compound word bird with blue feathers?
It is bluebird!
What is the species of the bluebird?
The eastern bluebird is Sialia Sialis.
Who owns Bluebird?
Bluebird is owned by Flowers Foods
Who invented bluebird frozen peas?
Mr Bluebird a farmer
Does the southern bluebird live in Arizona?
There is no such thing as a southern bluebird.
What covers a Easterrn Bluebird?
A eastern bluebird is covered in feathers.
