When Do Eastern Bluebirds Start Nesting?
In most areas where the Eastern Bluebirds winter in the United States the male beginning in early to mid February takes the female around to potential nesting sites for the two of them to get cozy. First babies are often born the first or second week of March. By the end of January is the best time to install Bluebird Houses if you are going to put them up. If you can’t do it until later – don’t despair as Eastern Bluebirds often raise 2-3 families per year depending on weather and food availability. Eastern Bluebirds also often use Bluebird Houses as a winter roost to get out of the wind and winter weather.
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Here in the Puget Sound we are lucky to have several varieties of hummingbirds that visit out feeders all winter long. Other parts of the country are not that fortunate. Their cold winter months are devoid of those wonderful hummingbirds. Spring is just around the corner and the over 350 verities of hummingbirds will be returning though out the United States and Canada.
Now is the time to begin to get ready for their return. The Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder attaches to your window glass. Watch hummers closes up from inside your window as they land on the elevated viewing perch above the feeders 3 feeding stations. The Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder is made in the U.S.A and has a Lifetime Guarantee. A great value, at our great prices, that will bring you years of pleasure.
Chipmunk: Friend or Foe?
When the chipmunk eats baby birds, the berries and the seeds that the birds love, personally, I consider it a foe! However, I love to watch it’s high energy pace and hear it’s cheerful “chip, chip” call. And since the chipmunk can be found in each of the continental 48 states, I do not want to offend its solid fan base, or my own solid fan base!
Therefore, a quick natural tip to balance the wild life we all love. Weighing in at just 3 to 5 ounces, the bite-sized chipmunk makes a tasty snack for hawks, owls, snakes, foxes and weasels. Keep chipmunk numbers in check by providing owl houses, perches for raptors, and nesting sites for snakes. Check local regulations before taking more drastic measures, like trapping, as the chipmunk is protected in some states.
Screech Owl House
Another Flower to Attract Hummingbirds
Red Hot Poker
Another Flower to Attract Hummingbirds and the admiration of your friends and neighbors! The common name is Red Hot Poker. I suggest Flamenco or Kniphofia uvaria. It blooms over a longer time period and has more blooms in total. Hummers love their three foot flower spikes. The flower spikes are a red-orange with a mellow yellow at the base. The strap-shaped foliage adds a nice contrast to other plants. The plant can be two feet high and three feet wide. Plant it in full sun with good drainage. This plant is both heat and drought tolerant once established, a truly care free plant! Hardy in Zones 5 to 9.
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