Bluebird Renovations
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While we were away, the re-design crew arrived and made the new place more Bluebirdy.
We are so alike!
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- Melody Johnson
- Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States
- As an artist, one of my goals is to take risks, try new ideas, and find a way to give myself that 'thrill' that making art can provide. Words of encouragement are always accepted. I answer my emails faithfully, so please send me your thoughts. fibermania@gmail.com or call me at 423-653-9109
Now if they hang drapes or paint you will be front page news!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, all this time I was thinking squirrels did that and were ruining the house for the bluebirds. hahaha.
ReplyDeleteUm...no, it wasn't bluebirds who gnawed at the hole but something trying to get them--a squirrel, raccoon, or a woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteOur bluebird house suffered the same damage. It was done by house sparrows and startlings who wanted a bigger hole so they could use the house.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone tried "ringing " the tree lower down with a wide band (wide as in 12 -18 inches wide) of shiny, slippery tin/aluminium so that pests can't climb up - that's what's done here in New Zealand to stop the possums climbing lamp posts an chewing the wires... might protect your pretty feathered friends.
ReplyDeleteBut what would I know - we have Tuis and Bellbirds and suchlike, but not beautiful bluebirds!
Has anyone tried "ringing " the tree lower down with a wide band (wide as in 12 -18 inches wide) of shiny, slippery tin/aluminium so that pests can't climb up - that's what's done here in New Zealand to stop the possums climbing lamp posts an chewing the wires... might protect your pretty feathered friends.
ReplyDeleteBut what would I know - we have Tuis and Bellbirds and suchlike, but not beautiful bluebirds!
Has anyone tried "ringing " the tree lower down with a wide band (wide as in 12 -18 inches wide) of shiny, slippery tin/aluminium so that pests can't climb up - that's what's done here in New Zealand to stop the possums climbing lamp posts an chewing the wires... might protect your pretty feathered friends.
ReplyDeleteBut what would I know - we have Tuis and Bellbirds and suchlike, but not beautiful bluebirds!
Well, whatever it is, it's pretty exciting. I hope you get baby somethings in there soon!
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice this until today, but if you look closely you can see a bird in the box on the left, and it doesn't look like a bluebird. But I don't know what female bluebirds look like. The bluebirds are lovely, though.
ReplyDeleteKristin in SC
P.S. At least I think it is a bird! Maybe it's just my eyes!
ReplyDeleteHow long did it take for you to get that picture? I never can get a good one before they fly off!
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