Watching the Eastern Blue Birds

Happy Friday to All!

Today while taking a short walk outside I was reminded of the simple joys that the blue birds bring to the farm. I have already shared my love of hummingbirds with you all, but I also enjoy watching the Eastern blue birds come and go in the spring and summer. It is simply an amazing sight to watch how they are attracted to the nesting boxes and how diligently they work to build perfect little nests and raise their babies.

If you are a bird lover, you might be interested in attracting these beauties. Nesting boxes may be purchased or handmade using a pattern that can be found on the internet. The boxes should, however, have a 1 1/2 inch entrance hole so that larger birds do not take over the nests. Fence posts are perfect places to attach the nesting boxes because the blue birds love open fields, prairies, meadows, and other places with few trees and shrubs. If you don't have fence posts, then you can fasten them to any metal pole. In my opinion, they should be attached at about 5 feet so that they are easily accessible to the homeowner. The boxes that we use on our farm also open from the front for cleaning and easy monitoring of the birds. There are several type of blue birds throughout the United States, but the Eastern blue bird is usually found in the eastern half of North America to the Rocky Mountains. It should not be confused with the Blue Jay; the blue bird is a smaller bird that is predominantly blue with a red breast and a white belly.

Until next time, be on the lookout for the beauties of nature where you live!!