Posts by Grant

A 1994 study from the University of Kentucky found that bluebirds preferred to use nest boxes that contained old nesting material. Adult bluebirds would chose nest boxes with old nests more often...

I always grew up believing that you shouldn't touch baby birds because the smell of humans will make their parents abandon them. Well, if you monitor bluebird nest boxes, like I do, you will know...

Having your first pair of bluebirds successfully build a nest in your birdhouse and raise their young is an exciting acheivement. Congratulations! You're an accomplished bluebird landlord. Now that...

Bluebirds are one of the most beloved songbirds in the United States. The beautifully blue plumage on their backs and friendly disposition make bluebirds a joy to observe. The Eastern Bluebird...

Over the last 20 years I have seen many folks on Facebook groups, bluebird forums, and across the internet saying that bluebirds are attracted to the color blue. One year, this claim even convinced...

Bluebirds are some of North America’s most beloved songbirds. In Canada and the USA, you can see these birds "carrying the sky on their backs" in the form of bright blue plumage. Fortunately for...