- Sialis. org - Information on bluebirds and other birdhouse birds
All about Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) (EABL) Contents: Species, Interesting Facts, Identification, Song, Distribution, Preferred Nesting Habitat, Diet, Nesting Behavior, Nestboxes, Nestbox Location, Recommended Distance Between Nestboxes, Monitoring, Nesting Timetable, Longevity,
- Bluebirding Basics - Sialis. org: Info on Bluebirds Other Small Cavity . . .
Until fairly recently, Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) were uncommon in many areas, mainly due to loss of habitat open space snags), and competition for nesting sites from introduced species (starlings and house [English] sparrows)
- Monitoring Nestboxes (Why How) - Sialis. org: Info on Bluebirds . . .
This website (www sialis org) has a page on basics, and on other great links and resources Buy a good book on bluebirds (e g , The Bluebird Monitor’s Guide) that explains how to identify birds, nests and eggs, correctly monitor an active nestbox, and prevent deal with problems
- Conical Baffle – Standard - Sialis. org: Info on Bluebirds Other . . .
How to Make a Conical (Zeleny) Baffle Predator Guard Predator guards on posts are essential to protect eggs, nestlings and incubating parents from climbing predators To be effective against raccoons, a conical baffle (also called a Jensen-Arndt or “coolie hat” coon guard) needs to be at least 3 feet in diameter Note that even this size does not deter large snakes (over five feet long
- Managing House Sparrows (Control) - Sialis. org: Info on Bluebirds . . .
Male House Sparrow Photo by Bet Zimmerman Smit “ QUICK TIPS: Successful bluebird landlords do not tolerate House Sparrows (HOSP), which are non-native nest site competitors In my opinion, it is better to have no nestbox at all than to allow House Sparrows to breed in one The combination of methods I recommend most highly are: Do not feed cracked corn, millet or bread Switch to black oil
- Predator Problem Identification and Solutions - Sialis. org: Info on . . .
It’s a cruel world out there About 55-84% of Eastern bluebird nesting attempts fail (Radunzel et all 1997 ) But we usually don’t get to witness it first hand like we do in our backyards or on a bluebird trail It is virtually impossible to prevent all problems and predation However, there are some things you can do that will dramatically increase the odds that birds you invite to nest in
- State Local Bluebird Societies - Sialis. org: Info on Bluebirds . . .
BLUEBIRD SOCIETIES OR ORGANIZATIONS The following bluebird societies have websites (there are others that are not online ) Some also have Facebook pages Check out the North American Bluebird Society (NABs) site for a complete listing of NABS affiliates (not all the organizations listed below are affiliates) Acronyms shown are not used by all these organizations Some of these organizations
- All About Downy Woodpeckers (Picoides pubescens) (DOWO) - Sialis. org . . .
Contents: Species, Interesting Facts, Identification, Song, Distribution, Roosting, Preferred Nesting Habitat, Diet, Nesting Behavior, Nestboxes, Nestbox Location, Recommended Distance Between Nestboxes, Monitoring, Nesting Timetable, Longevity, More Info Female Downy Woodpecker getting ready to roost for the evening Photo by Bet Zimmerman Smith NOTE: I have not heard of a Downy Woodpecker
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