Help Your Birds Prepare for Nesting Season
Nesting season is upon us, and a new generation of birds will soon be entering the world. You can make a significant difference in how well these visitors survive and thrive. Did you know that bird parents are more likely to choose your habitat for nesting if there is a reliable food source nearby?
We offer the best nest boxes and the most comprehensive lineup of foods especially for nesting birds. We invite you to stop in and speak with our Certified Bird Feeding Specialists who can help you select the right nest box for your specific needs. "Providing a Place to Raise Young" is one of the five elements for creating a wildlife habitat. The other elements are: Food, Water, Cover and Sustainable Practices.
We have a large selection of nest boxes for Bluebirds, Chickadees and House Wrens- many are made from recycled milk jugs to last a lifetime, and all include ventilation, drainage and cleanouts. We have poles with mounting brackets that make it easy to post mount your Bluebird or Chickadee nest box and baffles to deter predators. In addition, we offer Purple Martin Houses and Poles, Wood Duck boxes, Bat boxes and Owl boxes.
Regarding food, proper nutrition is essential for successful nesting. Try offering Nesting SuperBlend®, an exclusive WBU seed blend with calcium for strong egg production and mealworms for protein, (available in 7 lb. bags or 1.25 lb. seed cylinders), or try our Bluebird Bugberry Blend® - a combination of sunflower hearts, dried fruit, Bark Butter® Bits and dried mealworms- great for Bluebirds and Robins.
If you are going to provide nesting materials, remember natural materials are best - twigs, dried leaves, grass and flower stems, pine straw, lichen, etc. We have nesting balls made from raw cotton that are also highly recommended. To avoid any unintended consequences, please do not offer any string, yarn, human hair, dryer lint or pet fur as all of these may cause harm to fledglings.
We'll make sure you have everything you need to attract, foster and enjoy the nesting bird families around your own home. T
