by A. T. Baron | Sep 11, 2024 | Education, Updates
The breeding season has ended, and we have tabulated our Eastern Bluebird nesting results. The season started rocky, with unseasonally warmer weather enticing birds to nest early in March, only to be hit with cold weather in April. The rollercoaster temperatures made...
by A. T. Baron | Aug 16, 2024 | Education
Join us for the 2024 Annual Conference at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, NY, on September 21, 2024. This year’s theme is “Bluebirds and the Creatures Around Them.” The day features educational sessions, displays, a catered on-site lunch,...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 23, 2024 | Education, NestWatch Data, Updates
Our local volunteers met at our spring meeting recently, and we are eager to start checking boxes. Unfortunately, we still have six inches of snow on the ground. We were spoiled for a few weeks with unusually warm weather, and many birds were checking out the nest...
by A. T. Baron | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Well, that’s a wrap. Our 2023 Bluebird nesting season is officially over. Our dedicated volunteers worked diligently to maintain our nest boxes and collect as much data as possible. Our annual fall meeting is scheduled for October 6 at 11 a.m. If you’re in...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 17, 2023 | Education, Updates
When managing Bluebird nest boxes, we try to keep our checks quick and non-invasive. Sometimes that is easier said than done, especially regarding nest box maintenance. We would love for every one of our boxes to have Bluebird young survive to fledge, but accidents...
