Nest-Site for a Eastern Bluebird

The Eastern Bluebird is a secondary cavity nester. These birds take readily to nest boxes that are placed in a preferred location such as an open field adjacent to a hedgerow or woodlot. There are eight subspecies of eastern bluebird, and they can be found in a variety of habitats, including woods, orchards, farms and gardens. They eat insects and fruit and need nest holes to raise their young. The bird usually has two broods every year, one in the spring and another in the summer. The female builds the nest and incubates the eggs.