The right tool for the right job! Don shows which birdhouses attract which species of birds. The Stokes next offer a closer look at preening behavior in birds, then visit Dr. "Winty" Harrington, a dentist whose patients can watch birds at the feeders in his beautiful garden while they have their teeth cleaned! Finally, Lillian gives tips on attracting birds with mealworms, then takes time to watch the elusive Gray Catbird.
Birding Tip: Mealworms For Birds
Mealworms are a very attractive food for many species of birds because they are a high protein source. They are the golden worm-like larva of a beetle (Tenebrio molitor). Store in the refrigerator or other cool place. You can purchase mealworms in pet stores, wild bird stores, and through mail-order. Bluebirds are especially fond of mealworms and will feed them to their nestlings. Train bluebirds to come to mealworms by putting some in a container on the ground near the box where bluebirds are nesting.
