Bluebird Houses

Nobody wants to see our bluebird friends have a hard time, so why not help them with a safe structure to live in. Your help is needed, and you can help them out with a side or pole mounted bluebird house that's designed with ventilation, drainage, floor space and fledgling ledges. These accommodations will help bluebirds, as well as other structure dwelling birds. We have a nice selection of bluebird houses to check out.

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Most bluebirds do not live very long, and even though they can live up to four or five years old, well over 50% of all bluebirds don't live longer than one year. They are a beautiful, yet vulnerable species. Mounting a bluebird nestbox on your property will help sustain the bluebird population.

North American bluebird numbers declined to near extinction in the early 20th Century. Arguably, with the help of bird-enthusiasts across the country who have installed man-made bluebird boxes along designated trails, bluebirds made a substantial recovery. Eastern bluebirds prefer open grassland areas with few trees and little shrubs. They are commonly found in open fields and pastures. If your property has some greenery with flat, wide yard spaces, a bluebird box will make a nice attraction for local bluebirds.

Nature works with the feathers of a bluebird, as the feathers don't really have any blue pigment, but only appear blue to the human eye. When light is shining directly on them, the feathers look blue, but during low light, or when light is not directly shinning on them, feathers look gray or black. A process known as "structural coloration" allows keratin protein structures found in hair and feathers to act as prisms that scatter light and amplify the blue wavelength. The blue wavelengths of light are perceived by our eyes, causing the feathers to look blue when they're really not.

The Role of Bluebirds

Bluebirds are a good example of "biodiversity." It's a word that reminds us of the variety of colorful birds that are around us. Bluebirds are a standout for birdlovers, as their blue feathers make us appreciate them. Yes, they make us feel good and make us feel happy. They give us hope!

Assisting bluebirds with bird houses will preserve bluebird numbers and keep the outdoors populated with different shapes, sizes and colors of various bird species. Many animals in the world depend on enclosed structures to survive, and anyone can help sustain the wonderful variety of birdlife by simply mounting a bluebird house.