North
American Bluebird Society Approved
Dimensions:
12-1/2"high x 7-1/4"wide x
9"deep
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The
largest of the Bluebird Houses, our
Mountain Bluebird House provides an ideal
cavity for the only "all-blue"
bluebird.
Mountain
Bluebirds are
found in the western parts of Canada and
the United States. They are found at
elevations above 5,000 feet, and they
nest in open areas such as meadows,
hayfields, grain fields, savannas,
prairies, clear cuts, and the edges of
coniferous and deciduous forests. The
beginning of the breeding season varies
with latitude; birds in the southern
portion of the range begin in early
April, birds in northern latitudes begin
in late May. Mountain Bluebirds reuse old
nest sites both within a breeding season
and in successive breeding seasons. Pairs
that successfully raise a brood in a nest
box may become faithful to that
particular type of nest box. First-year
breeding birds tend to nest in boxes
identical to their natal box.
Mount the Mountain Bluebird House so the
entrance hole is approximately five feet
above the ground. If possible, face the
house away from prevailing winds and
facing towards a tree or shrub which is
within 100 feet of the house. Trees and
shrubs provide a landing spot for the
young bluebirds when they first leave the
house. This will keep them off the
ground, away from predators. Mountain
Bluebird Houses should be spaced at least
300 yards apart. |
