Join us online on January 20, 2022 at 7pm for Sucessful Backyard Nestboxes presented by Mike Azevedo and Georgette Howington of the California Bluebird Recovery Program. The meeting will be held via ZOOM. You must register for the meeting, but there is no cost to register and you do not have to be a member of the Sacramento Audubon Society.
Western Bluebird on a nestbox in Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary, Penryn
There was a time when the Western Bluebird was abundant and then trouble struck. Humans introduced non-native invasive birds that drove bluebird populations downward in a hurry. People began removing the trees that bluebirds need to raise their young. Bluebirds became extirpated from some of their former habitat. All of their problems still exist but nest box programs have combined nationwide to see a massive resurgence of bluebirds and even other cavity nesting birds.
Every week, the California Bluebird Recovery Program hears about bluebirds being found in places they hadn't been seen in years. But bluebirds are not alone in needing nest box programs and there is a science to the installation and monitoring of nest boxes. Tree Swallows, Bewick's Wrens, Ash Throated Flycatchers, Chestnut Backed Chickadees, Barn Owls, Wood Ducks, are all cavity nesting birds that need our help.... to correct damage that we've caused to their environment.
Bewick’s Wren, Image by Mary Forrestal
Find out how you can be a part of this project to add a missing component-- Homes! for cavity nesting birds in Sacramento. County Coordinators for the California Bluebird Recovery Program will be on hand to give a presentation on how to put up successful nest boxes.
You do not need a ZOOM account to join the meeting. Registration is required due to space limitations set by Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. You will also receive email reminders about this event. Please email our Meeting Coordinator if you have any questions about the monthly speaker meetings.