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Bluebird Conservation |
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Bluebird Conservation Links nesting and habitat info, activities and more... New York State Bluebird
Society Cornell University
Laboratory of Ornithology North American Bluebird
Society |
Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
G The
Eastern Bluebird is a member of the thrush family, as is the Robin. G Adult
males are a dark blue color on their head, back, wings and tail. They are a
reddish-brown color on their chin and breast. Their belly is white. G Adult
females are a duller bluish-gray color on the head, dull brown on their back
and blue on the tail and wings. They are a light reddish-brown on the chin
and breast. Their belly is white. G The
Eastern Bluebird is found throughout the eastern US and southern Canada. G Eastern
Bluebirds overwinter in the south and generally return north to New York in
early to mid-March. New York
State Bluebird Society |
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Bluebird Nest Boxes available at the District office only $17.00 (plus tax) |
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At one time, bluebirds were among the most prevalent songbirds in America
but their numbers have decreased by about 90% since the early-1900's, due to
shortages of nesting cavities, pesticide use, and competition from house
sparrows and starlings. |
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Bluebird Conservation Poster
Click Here to download (300K PDF
file) |
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Build your own Nest Box with these Plans A fun and educational family activity! sparrow-resistant nest box plans sparrow-resistant nest box plans nest box made with PVC pipe traditional nest box design |