The darker shade of grey including Mexico is where the Eastern Bluebird stays all year, the lighter color to the north is where some bluebirds head for spring, and the light shade of grey to the east of the darker area is the location where it may reach out during the winter months.
The Eastern Bluebird has 1-3 broods a year with a clutch size of 2-7 eggs that are mostly blue but can be white. Incubation period is 11-19 days and nestling period is 17-21 days.
The diet is mostly insects and berries, such as crickets, grasshoppers, spiders, earthworms, and many others.
FEED
If you want to attract the Eastern Bluebird to your yard by feeding them, listed below are some food options these birds prefer.
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FEEDERS
Eastern Bluebirds have been known to use a variety of bird feeders. But the two types of bird feeders listed below, are feeders the Eastern Bluebird prefers. The pictures below are some examples.
MEALWORM FEEDERS
Any type of mealworm feeder can be used. Some mealworm feeders may take more time to attract bluebirds to your yard. Watch how one birder was able to train bluebirds to eat from his bluebird feeder. " Video How To Train Bluebirds"
PLATFORM FEEDER
An Eastern Bluebird will use a platform feeder too. Any size, shape or style can be used. All the food mentioned above can be placed on a platform feeder; also known as a tray feeder or fly thru feeder.
BIRDHOUSES
Birdhouses for the Eastern Bluebird can be any size, shape or design with the interior dimensions of a 5" x 5" floor to a 5.5" x 5.5" floor. Interior height 8"-12". Entry hole 1.5" diameter that is 6"-10" above the floor. You can place your house 4'- 6' high off the ground facing the entry hole to the east towards an open area. If you plan to to place more than one box for the Eastern Bluebird, place your nest boxes 300' apart to avoid territorial denomination.
Pictures below are some examples of Eastern Bluebird houses.
NOTE:
Some bluebird houses are sold with an oval hole or a slot at the top. Some birdhouses are built angled down towards the bottom, like one of the pictures above. If you would like to know why some bluebird houses are built different and the purpose it serves. View this article on "BLUEBIRD HOUSES"
WATER
Water is a fantastic way to attract the Eastern Bluebird, or just about any other bird to your yard.
Many bird baths and bird bath accessories to choose from. Electric bird baths to a simple stand alone bird bath that you can add accessories to.
Interested in other song birds? Click here to view other song birds.
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