Meet Edd Higbee

A member of the Michigan Bluebird Society

The Michigan Bluebird Society is a group of individuals who are dedicated to helping bluebirds, and other native nesting birds, in the state of Michigan. 

You may be asking yourself: "Why should I care about helping the bluebirds if their native to Michigan?"

With the increase of environmental pollution and habitat loss from the competition with birds - the numbers of bluebirds was on the decline. Something as simple as putting up a nest box can help your local bluebirds out.

OERTHERS has a selection of reading material, mealworms, nesting boxes, and feeders at the store that will help get you get started on your bluebird adventure! 

Photos courtesy of the Michigan Bluebird Society. 

Maggie asked:
Does the bluebird house have to be by a body of water? How high in the air should it be?

Mark asked: 
Besides mealworms, what's the best seed to feed to the bluebirds?

Brian asked: 
When is the best time to set out a bluebird feeder and mealworms to attract them? 

Sarah asked:
​Do bluebirds get along with other birds? Should their feeder be kept away from a hummingbird feeder?​

Ann asked:
​Could a bluebird house be put in a pine tree?

Lily asked:
​How often should you clean your feeder? What's the best chemical to use?

John asked:
​How do you tell the male bluebird from the female bluebird?