Which benefits bluebirds or woodpeckers?

Bluebirds

* Nest boxes: Bluebirds are cavity-nesting birds, and they readily use nest boxes. You can build your own nest box or purchase one from a garden supply store. Be sure to place the nest box in a location that is sheltered from the wind and rain, and that is at least 5 feet off the ground.

* Mealworms: Bluebirds love to eat mealworms. You can purchase mealworms from a pet store or online. Offer the mealworms in a shallow dish or on a platform feeder.

* Fruit: Bluebirds also enjoy eating fruit, such as berries and grapes. You can place pieces of fruit on a platform feeder or in a suet cage.

* Water: Bluebirds need access to fresh water. Place a birdbath in your garden and keep it filled with clean water.

Woodpeckers

* Suet: Woodpeckers love suet. You can purchase suet cakes from a garden supply store or online. Hang the suet cakes from a tree branch or place them in a suet cage.

* Peanuts: Woodpeckers also enjoy eating peanuts. You can offer peanuts in a bird feeder or on a platform feeder.

* Fruit: Some woodpeckers, such as the red-bellied woodpecker, also eat fruit. You can place pieces of fruit on a platform feeder or in a suet cage.

* Insects: Woodpeckers are insectivores, and they eat a variety of insects, such as ants, beetles, and caterpillars. You can attract insects to your garden by planting flowers and shrubs that they like.