Relocating Bluebird Box
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Relocating Bluebird Box
I moved the Bluebird Box to the Front Yard about a month ago and now I'm glad I did.
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That is so cool
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Back when I had a Farm/Ranch/Large place I kept a bluebird Trail going with about a 1/2 dozen boxes. I also made sure that all my Kiddos had one on their place that was productive as well. You see a lot of Bluebird Trail Boxes out in the Hill Country around Johnson City and surrounding areas. That's how I got interested in them.
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Interesting Em
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I wish I knew where to relocate mine to get some activity.
The Carolina wrens and wasps have used it. The wrens didn't nest there they just did one of their decoy sites.
The Carolina wrens and wasps have used it. The wrens didn't nest there they just did one of their decoy sites.
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Papa Tom, when I first built and set this one up it was in the side yard with several trees close by that had low limbs. They made a nest immediately and raised 3 babies but they never rebuilt. One thing about the Bluebird boxes is that the Hole can only be a limited diameter. That will deter a lot of other birds. As far as wasps go, I just fight them when they start building.
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I also make mine from a precut wooden fence board and they are usually treated or wood that weathers well.
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We have two that I built years ago. They are mounted on top of Debbie's shepherd poles with the other feeders. Usually just one home is occupied but this year they both are. It is fun to watch them buzz in and out that hole lol.
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It's so enjoyable watching them feed after they've hatched and then when they fledge.
The Male does most of the work while the Female sits or occupies.
They can make a Cat change their mind and "relocate" pretty quick
The Male does most of the work while the Female sits or occupies.
They can make a Cat change their mind and "relocate" pretty quick
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When wasps build nests they leave pheromones that they are attracted to for building future nests. To discourage them you need to mask their pheromones. Removing the nest and spraying the area down with WD-40 will do the trick but I don't know what that would do to the desirability of the nest for Bluebirds. Maybe a bleach solution?
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My box is built to specs and is located in the open but close enough to trees and cover.
I do have a LOT of cardinals and that may somehow deter the bluebirds although I do see them in the early spring eating Chinese privet berries near where the box is.
I do really love the Carolina wrens they are a hoot. He has to build the nest she will inspect and he may have to modify. If she rejects it he starts over in earnest. If she accepts she will decorate usually with some cellophane or something pretty she's found. They usually nest close to us within 10 feet of a door I think it is a security thing.
I do have a LOT of cardinals and that may somehow deter the bluebirds although I do see them in the early spring eating Chinese privet berries near where the box is.
I do really love the Carolina wrens they are a hoot. He has to build the nest she will inspect and he may have to modify. If she rejects it he starts over in earnest. If she accepts she will decorate usually with some cellophane or something pretty she's found. They usually nest close to us within 10 feet of a door I think it is a security thing.
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Maybe I should take the bluebird box for a good cleaning I don't want to use any chemicals.
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Sounds right to me
Wrens and Martens were my Grandfather's favorite bird.
Wrens and Martens were my Grandfather's favorite bird.
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Checked the Box today and she's laid another egg so that makes 5 now.
I'll check it again next week and hopefully she'll be incubating (sitting) them by then.
I'll check it again next week and hopefully she'll be incubating (sitting) them by then.
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