Bluebirds
I should go and count how many we have....We have a lot. So I thought I'd dig out some photos to show you them - all hand painted by our visitors.
And here are some silver ones that I've made over the years:
And here are some in use by the birdies.
Well - the great blue heron is merely using it as a perch!
A little blue bird wanting to stretch his wings
At peace - more bluebirds
So get out there this National Nest Box week - wherever you live - and build or buy a nesting box. It will bring you so much joy! And now is the perfect time to get them up in place. There is information on building them and positioning them on the National Nest Box website.
The best part is that you can get little cameras to go inside so you can watch what happens, and listen to all the little chirps. Give it a try, you'll love it!
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I'd never heard of National Nest Box Week before. Thanks for the info, pics and links. I'm inspired to make one now!
What a fantastic thing. It should indeed be worldwide... we have several houses too, my husband makes them and then we all play and paint them. It's lovely to have them in the garden.
Thank you, Ruth, for this post. It galvanized me to print out the BTO "Making Your Own Nest Box" instructions and giving them to my Valentine who is the carpenter between the two of us. Our American birds have also lost considerable nesting locations and could use our help. Studies show that people who watch birds in their own gardens are happier people. Imagine how glad the birds would be. Seems a case of win-win.
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