Sandy Obodzinski

The Eastern Bluebirds have started building a second nest, so more babies will soon be on the way. These parents are a delight to watch as they work together to build the perfect straw nest for their eggs. As they raised their first brood of five chicks, both parents circled the bird box, keeping a watchful eye for predators. While one kept guard, the other hunted for bugs and worms, both of which are bountiful in my woods. After 11 days, I checked the box one morning and two

This spring we attended the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show and learned about bluebird houses from an expert with Wild Birds Unlimited. I've never seen Eastern Bluebirds in my forest, so this seemed like a great opportunity to try and attract them. Bluebirds prefer their homes to be in the open, about 10 feet off the ground. Ideally tree branches or bushes are within 15 feet or so for the babies to have a safe place to land when they leave the nest. The first morning after insta