🐦 Learn 5 ways to support Eastern Bluebirds this spring.
1. Monitor Your 25 Bluebird Nesting Boxes Regularly 🏠 Spring is a busy time at the retreat, especially with 25 bluebird boxes scattered across our 100-acre landscape. Monitoring is the key to being a good "bluebird landlord." Check your boxes once a week to ensure no invasive species have moved in. Early April is the perfect time to witness the "honeymoon" period where pairs scout out their favorite spots. 💙 2. Keep the Grass Short for Easy Hunting 🦗 Bluebirds are ground-foragers. They love short-cropped grass because it makes it much easier to spot insects like grasshoppers and beetles. By keeping our fields and lawns maintained, we create the perfect hunting ground for them to feed their future broods. 3. Provide a Reliable Water Source 💧 A clean birdbath or access to our spring-fed pond is essential. Bluebirds love to bathe daily, and providing a consistent water source will keep them returning to your property year after year. 💦 4. Offer High-Protein S...