For years I have tried to entice bluebirds to our yard. They
were considered quite scare in our Central Pennsylvania region, but they have
now begun to reappear.  |
| Bluebird Nesting Box |
I was thrilled the last two years when a pair decided to
nest in my house. I was likewise disappointed two years in a row when the nasty sparrows
chased them out into our neighbor’s yard.
The symbol of a bluebird as the harbinger of happiness is
found in many cultures and may date back thousands of years. It is the most
universally accepted symbol of cheerfulness, happiness, prosperity, hearth and
home, good health, new births, the renewal of springtime—and the list goes on
and on. In North America, the Iroquois believed
the bluebird’s call could chase away Sawiskera, the spirit of the winter.
There are three species of these colorful North American
birds. The Eastern and Western bluebirds have a reddish brown breast which
contrasts with their predominately blue plumage. The male mountain bluebird,
however, is entirely blue.
Here are a few of my other birdhouse creations. Although I
have now moved on from designing and making birdhouses and other woodcrafts, I still tinker
with my band saw, drill press, and woodworking tools to make a few things that I sell when I attend festivals to sell my books. Writing consumes
most of my time these days.
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I enjoyed your information on bluebirds. They are pretty little creatures. I've seen a few this spring and summer, here in Tennessee. It's nice to know they are harbingers of happiness. Thank you for the post, Judy Ann.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely birdhouses, Judy! Have you built bat houses? Bats are such valuable pollinators and--contrary to the myth--are no more prone to rabies than any other mammal. Their house has to be about ten feet off the ground. You are a very talented lady!
ReplyDeleteWe have a family of bluebirds that live in our pistache trees at our country house. The first year we owned the house, a bluebird couple moved in. There are now several of the pretty birds. It's always a joy to see them return after winter.
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