Place nest boxes in the sunniest, most open area possible , away from your house or deep shade Bluebirds prefer large expanses of short grass with a clear flight path, ideally facing a field. Try not to place the house too close to feeders. Make sure it is mounted 5 to 10 feet off the … Read more
Wild Bird Feeders Collection. The amish gilbertson bluebird house is designed to invite sweet bluebirds in while discouraging the more aggressive sparrows from landing. What is the best birdhouse for bluebirds? Bluebirds prefer large expanses of short grass with a clear flight path, ideally facing a field Try not to place the house too close … Read more
Many people visit whitewater draw each winter to experience the memorable sights and sounds of more than 20,000 sandhill cranes These birds spend the night standing in Whitewater Draw’s shallow waters to evade predators, and then fly out each morning to feed and socialize in the surrounding area. What time of day is best to … Read more
What insect does the pheasant tail nymph best imitate? It imitates mayfly nymphs which are hatching a good part of the year and in smaller sizes can imitate midges which are hatching all year. I mostly fish them with a bead bouncing off the bottom but you can also trail them behind a dry fly … Read more
nest boxes can be placed on buildings, live trees , dead trees, or a pole 9-15 feet above the ground Because violet-green swallows often like to nest in small groups, consider putting up more than one nest box at least 30 feet apart. Are violet-green swallows rare? Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) The Violet-green Swallow is … Read more