8 Common Bluebird Predators and How to Protect Them (Nest Box Predators)

When hosting bluebirds in a bluebird house, you would be amazed at the types of predators that threaten them.

The tough thing about a predators and bluebird houses is that once a predator enters or reaches in, the bluebird's only chance of escape is now blocked.

Video Contents
00:30 - Basics of bluebird protection (mounting, baffles & guards)
02:40 - Raccoons
03:43 - Predators come at night and are hard to detect
03:56 - Snakes
05:30 - Opossums
06:06 - Chipmunks
06:28 - Squirrels
07:18 - Cats
08:23 - Birds of prey (hawks, falcons owls) Also can include crows and corvids
09:41 - Bears - rarer, but they can get to boxes and knock poles down
10:33 - Applying what you've learned to other types of predators


A good baffle is going to be one of the most universal ways to protect your bluebirds. And it is very important that you protect them from predators.

Another type of predator guard is a Noel guard.

In the video, we discuss the best types of baffles, mounting and other important tips.

You can read more about bluebird predators and competitions species here: https://nesthollow.com/eastern-bluebi...

Helpful Links:

Recommended Stovepipe Baffle:
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DIY Tutorial:    • How to Make a Predator Baffle with a ...  


Recommended Pole Kits:
Droll Yankee's Ultimate Pole System is very easy to use and extremely stable. It does come with other add-ons that aren't necessary. But The overall kit itself is excellent. The downside is cost.
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Universal Mounting Pole with Auger and mounting bracket is a decent option. You will want to drive this down at least 10 inches. It is less expensive than the Droll Yankee pole.
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Recommended starter nest box:
Woodlink BB3 Model Box -
This is a commercially available box we recommend due to its larger size, color, ventilation, drainage and because birds use it.
Find it here: https://amzn.to/3PML7yW

Learn about specialty nest boxes here: https://nesthollow.com/bluebird-house...


Noel Guard printable template
https://nesthollow.com/wp-content/upl...

Overview about what a Noel guard is and when they're best to use:
https://nesthollow.com/noel-guard-ove...


Just getting started with bluebirds?
Here is a video about all the things you will need when getting started with bluebirds:    • Getting Started with Bluebirds   Land...  

Our full playlist may also be very helpful:
   • Getting Started with Bluebirds   Land...  


Cameras used in this video are Blink Outdoor cameras. They are available on Amazon. We have several helpful videos about using them and highly recommend them when starting with bluebirds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpHhp...

You can find Blink Cameras here: https://amzn.to/3cPN8vm

Green Backyard Cameras are another popular option. You can find them here: https://green-backyard.com/


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