{"id":12064,"date":"2026-02-19T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T21:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/?p=12064"},"modified":"2026-02-19T17:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:51:58","slug":"think-bluebirds-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebackyardnaturalist.com\/wordpress\/think-bluebirds-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Think Bluebirds!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bluebirds are pairing up and scouting for nesting sites NOW! Are you ready?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eastern Bluebirds begin defining and defending their nesting territories earlier than other species. Generally, starting the end of February and early March.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Backyard Naturalist team is overjoyed to report that we’re seeing Bluebirds very active at our store feeders and baths <\/strong>right now! We’re keeping feeders filled with freeze-dried meal worms, sunflower chips, peanut pieces and Bluebird Nuggets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit our dedicated Bluebird page<\/a> for more specific info or shop our Bluebird Essentials here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Above: Bluebird with freeze-dried meal worm “moustache” feeds from our recycled Poly Wood Hanging Tray Feeder. Photo from customer Peter Z.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even if you don’t live near Bluebirds, you can still help them!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Support the Eastern Bluebird Resurgence! <\/strong>(See our blog post<\/a> about where it all started.)  You can also join our local Maryland Bluebird Society<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share your Bluebird sightings and photos<\/a> on our Facebook page! Keep us posted!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debi, Mike and The Backyard Naturalist Team are always happy to answer any questions to help enhance your Bluebird experience. Debi has been a\u00a0Bluebird Mentor<\/strong>\u00a0for Montgomery County for over 35 years!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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