To attract bluebirds to your yard, offering the right foods is essential. Here are the best food options for bluebirds:
Mealworms: Live or dried mealworms are a favorite among bluebirds and provide essential nutrition, especially during nesting season. Live mealworms are more nutritious, but dried mealworms are a convenient alternative.
Fruits: Bluebirds enjoy a variety of fruits, especially during the cooler months. Offer fresh fruits like blackberries, raspberries, cherries, and cranberries, or dried fruits such as raisins and currants.
Suet: Peanut-based suet is beneficial, particularly in winter when insects are scarce. It can be offered in suet feeders or platform feeders.
Sunflower Seeds: While not their primary choice, hulled sunflower seeds can attract bluebirds, especially when mixed with other foods.
Nuts: Bluebirds may occasionally eat soft nuts like peanuts, which can also be offered in a feeder.
By providing these foods in appropriate feeders, such as platform or tray feeders, you can create an inviting environment for bluebirds in your yard.