Feeder

Are Starlings, Mockingbirds, or other large birds causing your mealworm budget to go "through the roof"? Have you tried other "Starling-proof" feeders for feeding mealworms, but found Bluebirds are reluctant to enter, or become trapped inside the feeder?

A new concept in mealworm feeders ~
available exclusively from BluebirdNut.com

A Starling-resistant Bluebird feeder for Bluebirds and other small songbirds that enjoy mealworms.
No natural nesting cavities were harmed in the making of this tree-free design!

Bluebird Nut Deluxe Mealworm Feeder

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These feeders are not available elsewhere in stores or on the internet!

Both available with the optional "Mountain Bluebird Modification"

Another innovation in Bluebird feeding . . .

Photos of the Bluebird Nut Mealworm Feeder in actual use:


Photo of original* feeder in use contributed by user, Fran	A fledgling appears at the feeder for the first time! Click here to see the video! (14 mb but worth every byte!)


The male gathers up mealies while the female looks on. *Several openings in the mesh have been enlarged to ensure that the fattest male Eastern Bluebirds, and larger Mountain Bluebirds can use this feeder, while still excluding Starlings, Mockers, etc. Note: If you already own either of these feeders, you can make this modification yourself by following the simple instructions below:	A red-bellied woodpecker tries his best to steal some of the tasty treats. Photo contributed by Dave Kinneer.

*In 2007, we began offering the Deluxe version of the Bluebird feeder in addition to the original version. The Deluxe feeder has become so popular that we have, for the time being, halted production on the original feeder.

Dave Kinneer sent us this photos of the Deluxe Mealworm Feeder in action First, the Blues check the feeder out . . .	Then they enter and begin feasting!

Do-It-Yourself Mountain Bluebird Modification

A few of our customers have requested instructions for making the Mountain Bluebird Modification on their own Bluebird Nut feeders. We've heard reports of a small number very (shall we say) well-fed Eastern Bluebird males needing this slight tweak to feel comfortable entering and exiting the feeder. Rather than put these boys on a diet, we're providing here the simple instructions for making your own "Mountain Bluebird Modification" for the benefit of these big boys.

A pair of channel-lock pliers opened to its widest setting works very well for this mini-project, although any pliers will do. Work carefully to avoid damaging the plastic coating on the mesh. For extra safety, you can pad the teeth of your pliers by slipping a small piece of rubber or plastic tubing over the ends, although if you take your time, it isn't necessary.

Using the pliers, choose a row of mesh and carefully "pinch" every other opening ever so slightly side to side. (Fig. 1) (If you've watched your Blues using the feeder, you'll probably want to choose the row they most often use to enter and exit the feeder.) This will have the effect of enlarging the in-between openings. You can then use the pliers to slightly open the enlarged openings top to bottom by pinching the openings above and below. Be careful not to go overboard - (Fig 2) you don't want to make the opening so large that the feeder won't effectively keep out Starlings!

That's it! It doesn't cost a dime, and shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes.


Fig. 1 - pinching the openings	Fig 2 - Easy does it!