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Bluebird Nut's Recipe:

1 cup crunchy peanut butter
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2... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2409 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:47:53 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2350/t/FAQ-s-on-Bluebird-Competitors.html

FAQ'S on Bluebirds' Competitors

What is that brown bird trying to take over my Bluebird box?
How can I discourage House Sparrows (HOSPS) from coming into my yard?
feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2350 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:53:54 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2347/t/Bluebird-Basics-an-Overview.html

Bluebird Basics - An overview

Do you remember the first time you saw a Bluebird? It is an unforgettable experience! Sadly, many people today have never even seen one of these beautiful birds. From 1920-1990, the Bluebird population declined by an estimated 90%. There are a number of reasons for this, but the main ones are... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2347 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:00:45 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2346/t/FAQ-s-on-Predators-Pests-Parasites-and-other-Problems.html FAQ's on Monitoring for Predators, Pests, Parasites and other Problems

Do I really need to monitor the nestbox? Can't the Bluebirds take care of themselves?
How often should I monitor?
What should I look... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2346 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:45:37 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2338/t/FAQ-s-on-Bluebird-Nesting-Habits.html FAQ's on Bluebird Nesting Habits

When do Bluebirds start nesting?
What do they use for a nest, and what does a Bluebird nest look like?
How many broods do they have?
feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2338 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:43:22 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2337/t/FAQ-s-on-Bluebird-Housing.html What kind of nestbox should I put up?
How high should the nestbox be from the ground?
Where can I get a good nestbox, and how much will it cost?
Where can I obtain a mounting post, and how much will that cost?
Why can't I put my nestbox on a tree or a wooden fence post?
What is a predator baffle, and do I really need one?... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/2337 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:35:39 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/385/t/Bird-Name-Abbreviations-amp-Alpha-Codes.html
Bird name abbreviations

Edit: Gin says that site has a lot of ads that drive her nuts, she's looking for a better one.

I don't know about ads, but here's another resource I found for looking up bird abbreviations. It's a general Acronym and Abbreviation Dictionary.

feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/385 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:49:50 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/917/t/2005-Nesting-Season-Data.html During the 2005 nesting season, we supplied our readers with a set of survey-style nesting reports. In addition, we collected some data on our own from various sources regarding the timing of Bluebirds' first appearances, nesting times, etc. in various locations. The full results of these reports are reproduced below for your information.

feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/917 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 19:45:01 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/820/t/House-Sparrow-or-not-How-to-be-sure-with-photos-.html
House Sparrow male - notice the distinctive... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/820 Thu, 07 Jul 2005 08:13:31 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/919/t/link-http-www-bluebirdnut-com-Feeding-htm-FAQ-s--Feeding-Blu.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/919 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 09:09:16 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/859/t/Sick-injured-abandoned-bird-Emergency-Care-Instructions.html
Hopefully, you're already familiar with your local wildlife rehabber, as we encourage everyone who offers nestboxes for cavity nesters to locate a rehabber that is federally licensed for songbird care before an emergency arises.

But maybe you're visiting this forum for the first time, you don't know a rehabber, and you need to know what to do right... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/859 Tue, 24 May 2005 12:27:18 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/860/t/Locating-a-Wildlife-Rehabber-How-and-When-.html feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/860 Fri, 13 May 2005 17:06:30 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/925/t/Bluebird-Information-Flyer-a-free-downloadable-handout.html Did you ever wish you had something to distribute to neighbors, friends, or anyone else who showed a passing interest in bluebirds, that would inform and educate them about the reasons why bluebirds need and deserve our help, and give basic information on proper housing, etc.?

Last year, a number of members of the Bluebird Forum cooperated to prepare this flyer for just that purpose.
feeds@yuku.com (BluebirdNut) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/925 Wed, 04 Feb 2004 12:49:16 GMT http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/924/t/New-Jersey-Bluebird-Trail-in-the-works.html
I contacted The Naturalist at the State Park near my home and he has given me permission to host a trail. On the advise of some friends I composed a letter with pictures and Bluebird Info, along with my plans to start a trail and visited my local Big Lumber and Home Supply Store feeds@yuku.com (seafire7) http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/topic/924 Sun, 01 Feb 2004 20:09:01 GMT