Western Bluebird
Western Bluebird
Construction Difficulty
moderate
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Nesting Habitat
Attach Nest Box To
Known Nesting Period
Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Nest Box Placement
Height Range From Ground
4ft
6ft
Spacing Between Nest Boxes
Facing
EastNest Box Measurements
Entrance Hole Size
Nest Box Depth (inside)
Nest Box Width and Length
Helpful Tips
- Orient the nest box so that it is facing east into an open area.
- Some mid-day shade is desirable, but if box is to be placed in full sun, it should face south.
- Clean out old nests as soon as a brood fledges so that the nest box can be used for a second nest attempt.
- If House Sparrows are a problem, consider drilling a second entrance hole beside the first one (so that there are two separate but identical holes on the front panel) to enable bluebirds to better defend boxes from sparrows.