Install a Bluebird Box

install a bluebird boxNew York's bluebird population has dropped 90% due to pesticides, shortage of natural nesting cavities, and competition from sparrows and starlings. You can help! Install a bluebird nesting box on your woodlot so these colorful songbirds can raise their families.

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How to Information

How to Build a Bluebird House

This 4-minute video gets right to the point with step-by-step instructions for building your bluebird box.


Buy a bluebird box - Duncraft

Duncraft is a wild bird supply store. This link will take you to their search results for bluebird boxes.


Buy a bluebird box - Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited is another option for purchasing bluebird boxes.


Eastern Bluebird Photos, Song, and Videos

This website provides background information about bluebirds like their life history, calls, and habitat needs.


Bluebird Nesting Box Plans - the Peterson Box

These plans from the New York Bluebird Society gives beginning woodworkers a set of instructions and blueprints building a bluebird box from scratch.


Bluebird Nesting Box Information

Once you have your bluebird box, this list of quick tips will help you figure out where to locate it, how to maintain it, and when to expect to see baby bluebirds.

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