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We have a pair of bluebids at our nesting boxes and would like them to come to our bluebird feeder. They haven't been, and I was wondering how to attract them to the feeder. I've heard of a training method where you put the feeder close to the box, and then gradually move it to the site where you want it. Would this work? Do you have an easier and quicker, or should just leave the birds be and they will come? Thank you.
Sincerely, Sarah
It is hard to get them to come in the summer when they eat mostly insects. It is easier if you feed mealworms. Close to the box would help if you have a specfic Bluebird feeder that excludes other birds. (They don't have to be fed- we do it to entertain ourselves) If you will send your mailing address to walshaw1@cox.net I will send you a free 20 page Bluebird book. Bluebird Bob.
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Bluebird Bob Walshaw
Expertise
I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.
Experience
I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.
Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance
Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World
Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.
Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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