The Blue Birds
I took the kids to Shawnee Prairie Preserve to build Blue Bird Houses this week. They had fun and now we are anxiously waiting to see the first blue birds move in! Faith putting the roof on. Wyatt loved making his birdhouse and was pretty happy with the finished result! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bluebirds can be found across most of the United States. All bluebird species have stunning plumage with rich blue backs and rusty underparts, which make them desirable for a beautiful backyard. They readily eat large numbers of insects, moths and larvae and provide superior natural pest control. And, Their trilling, warbling song is another great reason to have them in your yard. It's actually pretty easy to attract bluebirds if you have the right conditions. Here's what you can do to increase your odds of attracting a pair of bluebirds to your yard. Food: Bluebirds consume a wide variety of insects, particularly during the nesting season when hatchling