Attracting and Feeding Bluebirds Book

This is a great starter book by Stan Tekila which covers the basics about attracting bluebirds, feeeding bluebirds and even the types of feeders they seem to prefer.  The 48 page book has many stunning bluebird photos taken by Mr. Tekiela, a renowned wildlife photographer and naturalist. 

 Non-Member's Price:    $ 7.50

Member's Price:        $ 6.50

This is one of the classic How-To books on attracting bluebirds, written by two of the foremost experts on backyard birds in America - Don and Lillian Stokes.  The book covers every topic related to bluebirds including their history in America, life cycle and biology, feeding, nesting boxes, and gardening for bluebirds.  It's written and organized in a simple to follow style without overwhelming readers with too much information.  95 pages with many color photos and diagrams.  Highly recommended for Bluebird lovers. 

 Non-Member's Price:    $ 17.00

Member's Price:      $15.00

 Audubon Birdhouse Book

 Building, Placing, and Maintaining Great Homes For Great Birds.  This book is arguably the most complete and accurate one on bird houses written to date.  It covers all North American cavity nesting bird species that will nest in bird houses and how to attract them.  There are excellent color photo's, diagrams, and easy-to-build designs for all bird species.  Best of all, the book was written with input from MBS members and bluebird experts Tom Comfort, Steve Gilbertson, and Dick Tuttle.

 Non-Member Price:  $23.00

Member Price:    $20.00

 Clothing

MBS Hat

This hat has a new, simpler version of our MBS logo embroidered on 3 exciting new colors.  The 6 panel, 100% cotton hat comes with an adjustable strap in the back so it will fit any head size.  Like the Khaki hat, it is hand-washable. Please note that pink hats are currently unavailable.

Non-Member's Price:   $21.00

Member's Price:     $19.00

Proud Bluebird Landlord T-Shirt

When you walk around town let others know that you are proud to be a Bluebird landlord!  Wear this comfortable 100% cotton t-shirt with screen printed artwork which says Proud Bluebird Landlord above a nest box with a Bluebird sitting on it.. Under the nest box is the MBS website address. Available in M, L and XL.

Non-Member's Price:   $22.00

Member's Price:     $20.00

The first item which MBS ever sold and it is still very popular.  This attractive medium blue shirt features an embroidered MBS logo above the pocket, button down collars, and durable denim material.  It comes in either short sleeve or long sleeve, but both are the same price.  The sizes we normally stock are M, L, XL and sizes do run a little large.  If you need a small or say, a 2X, please send us an email and we can try to get it for you. We do also have a limited supply of ladies cut long sleeved shirts. If you would be interested in one of these slimmer cut shirts, please send us an email.

NOTE:  Specific sizes are sometimes out of stock.  We will notify you if this is the case and the expected time to get back in. 

Long Sleeve Non-Member's Price:  $37.00

Long Sleeve Member's Price:  $34.00

Short Sleeve Non-Member's Price:  $33.00

Short Sleeve Member's Price: $30.00

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GIFTS & GARDEN

Michigan Bluebird Society Exclusive - The Secret Lives Of Bluebirds 

After nearly five years of filming and editing the Michigan Bluebird Society is thrilled to announce that The Secret Lives of Bluebirds: Thinking Inside the Box video is ready for distribution!  MBS partnered with renowned wildlife photographer Charles St. Charles to create this spectacular video highlighting the life cycle of the Eastern Bluebird.  It introduces you to these birds as they live their lives on our properties – finding mates, building nests, laying and hatching eggs, and raising their young. We hope it will inspire you to take an active role in your yard, neighborhood, and community to help Eastern Bluebirds survive and thrive.

The forty minute video is available in DVD and USB format.  The DVD comes in a plastic jewel case with an attractive cover and an amazing pciture of a bluebird in flight on the DVD itself. The USB is in similar packaging.

At thiis price you’ll want to buy more than one!  Think of the great gift you can give a family member or friend to introduce him/her to the joys of blue birding.

If you are not a member of MBS and would like to purchase the video at the member price please check our Membership Information page to join now.

If you are a member, go to the MBS Member Store page to purchase the DVD. If you have forgotten the link to the Member Store please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and ask for it.

© Copyright 2023,  Charles St. Charles and Michigan Bluebird Society. All rights reserved.

Help Bluebirds Car License Plate 

Show others around town that you care about Bluebird conservation with this eye-catching, decorative license plate for the front of your vehicle. It is made from metal, so it will last longer. Standard sized holes fit the screw locations on all vehicle types. 

  Non-Member's Price:  $13.00

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Michigan Bluebird Society Mug

This beautiful mug will enable you to proudly show off your membership in the Michigan Bluebird Society at the office or at home.  It has a hefty 15 ounce capacity and is dishwasher-safe.  The Michigan Bluebird Society name is on the front and back and the design wraps all the way around the mug.  Makes a great gift!  Made in the U.S.A.

Non-Member's Price:  $11.00

Member's Price:     $ 10.00

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Proud Bluebird Landlord Mug

What a beautiful mug for you to use to show off that you are a proud Bluebird landlord!  Great for the office or at home.  It has a hefty 15 ounce capacity and is dishwasher-safe.  The front and back of the mug both show a nest box with a beautiful pair of Bluebirds on it. Also makes a great gift!  Made in the U.S.A.
Non-Member's Price:  $11.00

Member's Price:     $ 10.00

HOW TO PLACE YOUR ORDER: 1. Locate the item you wish to purchase.  Select whether you are an MBS member or not using the drop down menu.  Click on the "Add to Cart" button. You will be taken to the secure Paypal checkout page  .2.  If you want more than one item, change the quantity field to the correct number. 3.  Enter your zip code in the box that says "Estimate shipping and Tax" and click on "Calculate".  (Note:  you will need to do this again if you go back and add more items to your cart).  Also, there is no sales tax on this purchase .4.  Press "continue shopping" if you want to purchase other items.  Otherwise, select how you want to pay.  If you have a Paypal account and want to pay via Paypal, select that option.  But, if you want to use your own credit card, click on the "check out" button.  5.  Fill out all your information including the address you want the order shipped to.  Click on Continue to complete your order. 6.  You will be sent a confirmation email which will include any information about your order and an estimated ship date.  If you have any questions regarding our products or an order you have placed, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   PLEASE NOTE:  The above prices are subject to change at any time.  Also, to get Member Prices, we will verify membership prior to shipping.  We will hold any orders  with insufficient funds sent due to non-membership or to states other than MI, OH, and IN.  In this case, you may elect to either have us refund your payment, OR send out your order when membership dues are received, OR send us additional funds to cover the difference in prices or for shipping.   Further, MBS reserves the right to cancel and refund in full any order for any reason including, but not limited to the above reasons, or if the order is believed to be fraudulently placed, or if an order is of unusual size, or if item(s) are not in stock.  In the case of an order being cancelled/refunded, the customer will be notified via email. RETURN POLICY:  MBS stands behind all products we ship to you.  All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that items are in perfect, new condition when shipped.  However, if an item arrives damaged or is defective in some way, MBS will replace it at our cost or send parts to make the product whole again, at the customer's preference.   Please note that wooden products like nesting boxes as a rule all have minor variations (color, knots, tiny cracks, etc.) that don't affect the function of the house and are beyond the control of MBS.  Any other returns can be accepted and refunded if the item(s) are shipped back to MBS at the customer's expense.   Thank you for your support of the Michigan Bluebird Society!

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