by A. T. Baron | Sep 5, 2025 | Education, NestWatch Data
Another year of nesting is behind us. The babies have fledged, and we are making sure all of the boxes are clean and in good repair for next year. Our team of volunteers worked hard at visiting the sites, monitoring for issues, and collecting data. Climate Info for...
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 | Jun 22, 2022 | Education, Updates
When checking nest boxes during the breeding season, caution is essential. We don’t want to stress the adults while they are laying eggs or feeding their young. As the chicks grow, we can count them, determine their approximate age, and address any issues...
by A. T. Baron | Sep 22, 2017 | NestWatch Data
Well, folks, the breeding season has come to a close and our little Bluebirds are getting ready for winter. Like every year, we had successes and failures. Most of our failures are due to nature’s fury and there isn’t much we can do about it. Our job is to...
by A. T. Baron | Jul 2, 2017 | NestWatch Data
Well, after collecting a lot of data, we can show off some of our numbers. Our feathered friends came out early this year, and there have been many successful nest attempts. A successful attempt is when at least one bird fledges from the nest. Of course, we hope for...