Bluebirds build scanty nests of grass and feathers in natural or abandoned tree and post hollows, cliff crevices, barns and other building nooks and crannies, mail boxes, and many in bird houses placed specifically for this favorite of birds.
 
Bluebirds lay four to six bluish white eggs which hatch after about two weeks incubation and young leave the nest in about another three weeks. Usually raise two broods in a season.

From fence or low tree perches, they spot insects on the ground and they dart after beetles, spiders, caterpillars and grasshoppers. In the autumn they eat berries and other odd fruit.

 

The popularity of the Bluebird is due, in addition to its beauty, its display of affection. The male perpetually seeks the company of the female, courting her with his pretty love songs, feeding her insects and chasing rivals from their domain.

Chickadees, titmice, wrens, nuthatches and downy woodpeckers may use this box. Mount bluebird houses 6 feet high on a post in woodland clearings, shelter belt edges bordering fields, among scattered trees, or pasture fence lines. 
 

Pickled house shown. Available in white, gray or pickled.