Bluebird eating from hand VIDEO!
Just a quick entry today but a fun one…it’s the video I had mentioned a while back of our bluebird eating out of my hand! It’s the male bluebird, and so far he is the only one who has done it, though the female has come very close now on a few occasions. I’ve also had a chickadee come to my hand as well. Don’t think that I’m doing something special; it’s just mealworms and some patience…plus enough time reading on our deck that the birds have gotten comfortable with us. Give it a try! Dave
Pictures of bluebirds eating out of hand
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Thanks, Betsy! An unfortunate “no” on the nest…at least so far. Sadly, the bluebirds have been out of sight again the last few days. And I think the catbird got the robin eggs, too. I saw him in the nest this morning.
what a great father/son activity…and quality time together. I admire that you are teaching your son at an early age to appreciate nature and animals.
(Maryann, I moved this comment to the entry right above, called “Family Birdwatching” and responded to you there!) :-)
Well, I’ll be! I know Bluebirds are OCD on mealworms but I didn’t know they were that brave! What fun! Thanks,
Mary
Is that really your hand?? Was that a real bluebird?? I think that this video was digitally altered!! Are you really a professional bird whisperer??
Mary, isn’t it crazy? :-) I’m glad they love the mealworms so much!!!
Kris, my beloved sister, you are a goof!!! Of course it’s my hand there! Feeding a fake bluebird wouldn’t be any fun, and I’m not talented enough to alter that video. Come on over, and we’ll get him (a real bluebird) eating out of your hand, too…but bring your own mealworms! Or at least bring Fresh Market croissants or some O’Charley’s rolls…professional bird whisperers get hungry, too!
we’re new to bluebird country this year. We’ve put out boxes with suprising success. What we’re noticing is the male bringing back worms to the box,feeding,then emerging with a white pellet. We’re wondering if the obvious or what? Can you help? We’re enjoying your site, great pictures and videos.
Richard, good question. It’s a fecal sac! Dad is making a garbage run and keeping the nest clean. :-)
Loving your blog! I have a question – are you feeding them live mealworms? We have bluebirds on our property, and they use a nest box we put up, but I’ve not fed them. They seem to get a great supply of worms and insects here in the yard.
I wouldn’t mind feeding the dried mealworms, but wonder if they’ll go for that. I’m not that much of a girly-girl, but I have to admit I’m a bit squeamish at the thought of live mealworms.
Lissa, yep…LIVE mealworms! Grossed me out at first, too, but you get used to it. :-) Guess where you get to keep the container so they stay alive, too? Yes, in the fridge! I hated that also. They are squirmy, but when they’re cold, they don’t move as much, so it’s kind of like they’re dead for the first few minutes. All in all, it’s worth it to get the bluebirds coming so close. They definitely don’t need them as much as spring progresses and summer brings lots of insects, but in February and March, they’re really helpful. Go get ya some, Lissa, but remember to label the container well so you don’t accidentally serve them to guests!
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Unbelievable!!!! I’m envious! But—patience is not in my vocabulary, so I’m not sure I’ll ever be that lucky!!!! Keep the pictures coming! By the way, did she ever build her nest???