Bluebirds Always Bring a Smile
What is it about bluebirds?
They just seem to be one of the most endearing birds to be found anywhere…but why?
Maybe it’s their gentle demeanor. Social by nature and seldom alone, they rarely appear excitable or aggressive and seem to treat each other with the good-natured and calm deportment of an old friend. Truly the type of friend we all wish we had.
Could it be their melodious and enchanting song? Always pleasing to the ear and rarely missing when a family of bluebirds is nearby. Their common call note is a sweet sounding tura or turalee, and their song is a happy, musical phrase that says cheerily…cheer, cheerful, charmer. Step out into the yard and their musical interludes will immediately bring a smile to your face!
Or is it because they are just so incredibly beautiful? It would be hard to find anything as dazzling as a bluebird standing on a fence post in the early morning sun. Its brilliant blue plumage might even be said to rival the sky itself. Indeed it does.
It might be the unique relationship that has develop between us and them. Bluebirds were always cherished by early settlers, but their use of the land resulted in habitat changes that left bluebird numbers in step decline by the mid 1960’s. Recognizing the issue, countless people began erecting nest boxes across the land, much to the benefit of bluebirds. Today, they are commonplace, not only in the countryside, but also in gracing us with their presence in our urban backyards.
Regardless of the reason, many of us cherish our relationship with our bluebirds. They are a true source of joy and our day simply would not be the same without them.
So to keep the relationship going we keep our nest boxes clean and ready and our feeders filled with their favorite foods like our Nesting SuperBlend®, Bark Butter® products and mealworms.
More and more people are successful at attracting bluebirds to their backyards and more people are coming to understand what the phase, “the bluebird of happiness” is all about!
Keep Bird Feeding Clean with Our EcoClean Feeders
Spring cleaning is a snap for backyard bird feeding hobbyists when you use our EcoClean® feeders. Available only at Wild Birds Unlimited, our EcoClean feeders and accessories are the most advanced bird feeding products available.
EcoClean products feature Agion antimicrobial product protection. It is a patented technology based on silver ions that is a material preservative to inhibit microbial damage on treated surfaces. It is environmentally friendly in the manufacturing process and environmentally safe for use in your yard. This product protection won’t wash or wear away.
Of course, EcoClean feeders still need to be kept clean from normal grime and droppings. We recommend regularly cleaning them with warm soapy water and a scrub brush. It is not necessary to use a bleach solution to clean or sanitize EcoClean feeders.
Our EcoClean Seed Tube Feeders feature the antimicrobial product protection as well as our Quick-Clean™ removable bottom; making them the absolute easiest-to-clean feeders on the market. A quick press of two buttons and the removable base makes cleaning a snap.
Ever notice how finches feed from the top of finch tube and finch mesh feeders? Use our WBU EcoClean® Finch Tube or Finch Mesh Feeder featuring our Quick-Clean removable bottom, and refill from the bottom. This helps prevent clumping and promotes “first seed in/first seed out” rotation of the seed. These features and actions help you manage the food and keep the birds happy.
Stop by the store to see some of our other EcoClean products that you can include in your bird feeding stations to make spring cleaning a snap.