Bluebirds love mealworms!

In this short video, three recently-fledged bluebird youngsters, and their parents, show us how it is done — bluebird style.

 

A Note About Mealworms

“Mealworms” are not actually worms.  They are beetle larvae, dry to the touch, and a favorite snack for many songbirds.  In the video, you will also see some yellow jackets.   While the adult yellow jackets feed on sugary substances (a problem at hummingbird nectar feeders), they also harvest protein to feed their larvae (a problem at a mealworm feeder).  Watching yellow jackets feed on mealworms is unpleasant, to say the least.  The only solution I have found is to put out fewer worms at a time.

On a more positive note:  In an upcoming video, we’ll see the many different ways the non-bluebirds go about enjoying this treat.