Kids learn how to give birds a home Aug 10, 2008
The boxes are primarily designed for bluebirds, said Mike Guest, president of the Huachuca Audubon Society ... Eastern, western and mountain bluebirds, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Community : A quiet, serene summer week in Hiles Aug 7, 2008
By the way, does anyone know what happens to the robins, bluebirds, swallows, orioles and others after they raise their young. They just disappear. (Forest Republican, WI)
Al Clark: When you can get close enough, mistakes much easier to see Aug 3, 2008
The nest the finches built in a front-porch hanging basket is long since gone; while the bluebirds have had a good season nearby, though activity at their nest, too, has ceased. Soon the starlings will swirl again in their flocks over the highway. (The Daily Reflector)
Birding 101: 'Mid-valley is a treasure trove of bird life' Aug 1, 2008
The E.E. Wilson Wildlife Management Area near Adair Village is run by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and features 195 species of birds, including western bluebirds, willow flycatchers and the yellow breasted chat. From Albany, take Highway 20 toward Corvallis and after 5 miles turn right on Independence Highway. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Valdosta is Titletown, USA Jul 29, 2008
Highlands-Fort Thomas Bluebirds Kentucky 755-222-26 6. McKinley-Canton Bulldogs Ohio 750-305-42 7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bird walk with ornithologist Jim Berry Jul 19, 2008
Birding expert Jim Berry leads a walk through the Julia Bird Reservation in Ipswich Sunday, July 27, 1-3 p.m. Field/forest edge and riparian habitat lend themselves to an abundance of wildlife observations, from Eastern bluebirds to evidence of otters. Hosted by Essex County Greenbelt, the walk is free. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ crisp with its 3D effects Jul 17, 2008
Just before things get boring, the trio are in a cave that becomes a mineshaft with rail cars that plummet them rollercoaster style deeper before they fall thousands of feet, yet still survive, to the earth s core, which has oceans and rivers and dinosaurs and glowing little bluebirds. Okay. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Wildlife: Summer sightings Jul 17, 2008
Observers have reported seeing young robins, catbirds, house wrens, bobolinks, bluebirds, chipping sparrows, tufted titmice, house finches, white-breasted nuthatches, and wild turkeys. In my own neighborhood, the raucous nasal begging calls of young crows are balanced by the flute-like song of a wood thrush, singing at dawn and dusk. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Oregon Recreation Report Jul 17, 2008
Look for western bluebirds, tree swallows and flycatchers in these open areas ... Mountain Bluebirds, Green-tailed Towhees, White-headed Woodpeckers, Red-breasted Sapsuckers, and Gray Jays may be spotted. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Grad program 'reaches' at-risk teens Jul 8, 2008
Kids are young, but they know who the bluebirds are and who the buzzards are. In Gilbert s classroom, students come and go as they please and they are allotted as much time as they need to finish their assignments. (KHOU.com, TX)
Pilot project aims to preserve: Technology aids quest to protect land, wildlife Jun 27, 2008
The cameras give 360-degree views and record everything that moves through the air, water and land from grizzlies to bluebirds to the human neighbor who took a morning walk in the woods in her house dress and slippers. That was one of our more unusual images, Alter said, chuckling. (Missoulian, MT)
Mural coming in South Middleton Jun 24, 2008
When finished, Cornman says, the mural will measure 8 by 10 feet and include Peffers barn, the South Mountain, three cows that won awards for Peffer in the past, a stream and covered bridge, an early Model A John Deere tractor, a horse and carriage, trees, a church spire and bluebirds. Its definitely going to be a flavor of south-central Pennsylvania, Cornman says. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Neigh - birds: Ongoing family project houses many birds on grandparents’ property Jun 23, 2008
This season, the martins have been joined by indigo buntings, western bluebirds, evening grosbeaks, goldfinches, house wrens and doves. And this season, two new designers have been brought into the creative fold, granddaughters, Bella, 3, and Makaia, 1. (Missoulian, MT)
Mapping flight along a Connecticut River trail Jun 22, 2008
are Lake Runnemede and Paradise Park where the lake, swamp, fields, and thickets host tanagers, bluebirds, and several types of migrating hawks. Herrick's Cove in Rockingham, Vt. (Boston Globe)
Best advice on baby birds Jun 21, 2008
Indeed, fledgling cardinals, sparrows, bluebirds, house finches, wrens, pine warblers, orchard orioles, phoebes and many others seem to be all over the place ... It's prime time for babies of the avian persuasion, like these 8-day-old bluebirds, ready for some vittles from Mom ... "If that were true," he says, "there would be no bluebirds left, as a very high percent are banded on the nest by those who run 'bluebird box trails.' ". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Give the birds a chance Jun 20, 2008
Mealworms may be provided for bluebirds. You can also mix peanut butter and cornmeal together and put a big spoonful onto a platform feeder or a deck post near your house. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Splash it up at Fool Hollow Jun 20, 2008
Cormorants, ospreys, hawks, owls, roadrunners, bluebirds, plovers and great blue herons are seen year-round ... The ramadas that surround the lake are named for birds, and the evergreen tree at the Bluebird Ramada near the fishing docks is filled with flitting bluebirds. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Ask the Bird Folks: Birds just fine with human peeping Jun 15, 2008
A week later a pair of bluebirds moved in, built a nest, and perhaps have laid some eggs ... Fortunately, bluebirds have no such aggression toward people ... However, merely putting out nest boxes isn t totally what has helped bring the bluebirds back. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
St. Cloud area men share passion for helping bluebirds Jun 14, 2008
By their count, there are nine nests that are full of baby bluebirds 36 is the latest head count ... " Bluebirds typically have their first batch of babies early in the spring. Most have two sets of babies that typically add up to nine. "Last year, the first (babies) were born the third week of April," Meierhofer said. "This year, most didn't have them until the fourth week of May ... Kaler has been helping bluebirds for 26 years and said that the late arrival of spring this year was bad. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Five if by land Jun 12, 2008
There are more than 4 miles of woodland trails through shade and sun; keep an eye out for bluebirds, red tail hawks, bobolinks, and herons. A tidal salt pond has been reestablished near the entrance, and volunteers are developing a self-guided tour of the unusual stone walls that crisscross the park. (Boston Globe)
Loud: Summer sounds, some are creatures Jun 12, 2008
The orioles seem more numerous this year than last, and they, as well as catbirds and bluebirds, were seen feeding on seed and suet at feeders, perhaps to give them quick energy before they turned to their normal wild food. Additional bird sightings reported include great-crested flycatchers and Eastern wood peewees everywhere in the woods, a winter wren, indigo buntings, kingfishers, great blue herons at Valley and Beaver Ponds, and red-tailed and broad-winged hawks. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
While On A Trip To Callaway Gardens Jun 6, 2008
Mockingbirds are mean to our bluebirds. They run em off, Irene said. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Wildlife Watch Jun 5, 2008
4/13- Two bluebirds on nest box poles at Texas Road, hayfield. 4/27- Blue jays, grackles, mourning doves, juncos, chickadees, goldfinches, titmice, cardinal pair, red-winged blackbirds, robins, cottontail rabbit, gray squirrels, downy woodpecker, house finch. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar Jun 1, 2008
Bluebird monitor and coordinator Scott Parry leads program on bluebirds, where to observe them and how to attract them. 724-899-3611. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Birds and wildlife come out in full force in June May 30, 2008
It's called a keystone species because more than 25 other species, including flying squirrels and Eastern bluebirds, use its abandoned cavities for shelter or nesting. Great blue heron chicks are starting to fledge in rookeries all over Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Wildlife: Beware the nasty plants May 25, 2008
And fruit-bearing shrubs and trees such as blackberry, raspberry, mulberry, holly and serviceberry attract robins, bluebirds, catbirds, cedar waxwings, mockingbirds and many other fruit eaters. But as you garden for wildlife, be aware of some common plants that many consider nasty intruders. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Economic concerns grip the papers May 17, 2008
David Morgan, a 97-year-old Cardiff fan, saw his beloved Bluebirds in their only Wembley triumph when he was 16. Among Portsmouth's fans will be 89-year-old Julian Linington, who last cheered Pompey to FA Cup glory in 1939. (BBC News -- UK)
Cardiff's FA Cup run as you've never seen it before - in Lego May 17, 2008
BLUEBIRDS AT WEMBLEY. LATEST STORIES FANS' STORIES FEATURES AND BACKGROUND 1927 CUP WIN. (BBC News -- UK)
Missing woman's husband quizzed May 16, 2008
Cup fever grips Bluebirds fans. Lagos pipeline blast 'kills 100. (BBC News)
Wildlife populations 'plummeting' May 16, 2008
Page last updated at 02:31 GMT, Friday, 16 May 2008 03:31 UK. Wildlife populations 'plummeting. (BBC News)
Species loss 'bad for our health' May 16, 2008
Page last updated at 12:37 GMT, Wednesday, 23 April 2008 13:37 UK. Species loss 'bad for our health. (BBC News -- Science)
Wood for good?The case for and against exploiting the Amazon to save it May 16, 2008
" Bookmark with: AMAZON'S FUTURE FEATURES IN PICTURES BACKGROUND HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Cup fever grips Bluebirds fans Wildlife populations 'plummeting' Lagos pipeline blast 'kills 100' California lifts gay marriage ban Two disasters, contrasting reactions READ Chinese leader visits quake area Explosion rocks Sri Lanka capital Weekly world news quiz US 'cyber-bully' mother indicted... (BBC News -- Science)
Chattahoochee trails show nature at its finest May 16, 2008
Purple pokeweed berries in the fall, however, are an important food source for robins, bluebirds and other birds. Colonists once used the berries to make inks and dyes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Giant Pythons Could Spread Quickly Across South May 13, 2008
"You're not going to say, 'I don't feel like bluebirds today, I'd rather wait for a quail.'". Top of the Food Chain. (Fox News)
Season opener: Watch the Video May 12, 2008
The size and depth of the feeding hole, as well as subtle extensions and additions, are custom-tailored just for bluebirds. A growing crowd around his table lent credence to Nelson's rosy sales outlook. (Durango Herald)
Vanishing acts May 11, 2008
In Boston, they catch robins and bluebirds as they cross the harbor. They are just sucked in by urbanization, French said. (Boston Globe)
For the birds May 10, 2008
Bluebirds nest in the boxes I put out for them, and a pair of mockingbirds nest each year in a cedar and redbud thicket behind the garden. One of the most fascinating birds I have seen lately is the blue grosbeak, similar in color to indigo buntings, which we have a lot of, but much larger, with rusty wings. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Easy noodle casserole May 8, 2008
Now some bluebirds have made it their home. Yesterday we spent the day at Uncle Jacob and Aunt Emma's house. (Munster Times, IN)
Bob Lamb: Other factors could be behind bird deaths May 8, 2008
Over the last week, Minnesota DNR managers and officers have received reports throughout the state of dead swallows, bluebirds, kinglets, sparrows, robins and warblers ... There were 27 more swallows and two bluebirds found dead in nest boxes at Crow Wing State Park ... Citizens can help by putting out meal worms for bluebirds and other worm-eating birds. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ask the Bird Folks: Tufted titmouse: a note worthy bird May 2, 2008
The best they can hope for are chickadees, bluebirds or wrens. Hopefully, they won t end up with any of those comb-over titmice. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Story, video May 2, 2008
Five baby bluebirds are nesting in a bluebird box on Gardner's farm ... Each is spaced out at least 100 feet from any other box, as bluebirds are territorial creatures who like open areas ... Gardner says his birdhouses and similar ones erected by others in eastern North Carolina have offered bluebirds a comeback. (The Daily Reflector)
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center a bird-watcher's paradise May 2, 2008
While we're stopped, other birds appear or greet us with tweets and songs chipping sparrow, eastern phoebe (whose call sounds like its name), goldfinches, eastern bluebirds, cardinal, American crow, titmice, Carolina chickadees, Carolina wrens, blue-gray gnatcatcher, gray catbird, white-eyed vireo, eastern towhee. their hearty singing and colorful breeding plumage indicate that raging "hormones are running their lives right now" as they try to attract mates and defend territories, Tim says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
May a busy month for birds and wildlife May 2, 2008
So it's not surprising that we get lots of questions about bluebirds, particularly about destruction of nests and deaths of nestlings. Unfortunately, bluebirds don't have an easy life ... House sparrows, house wrens, European starlings, hawks, snakes, cats, raccoons and others prey on bluebirds and their young. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Ask the Bird Folks: A swift nonstop flight lasts a long time Apr 22, 2008
In North America, people put out nest boxes to attract bluebirds, swallows and martins: in Europe, the swift is one of the birds people like to attract. Not only do they enjoy the bird s company, but a single swift will scoop up several thousand insects each day during the nesting season. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Make room for martins - Two men spearhead efforts to attract purple martins back to Menomonie Apr 22, 2008
Consider the bluebirds in recent history, and all the efforts to construct houses for them, Frank said. That effort helped restore their numbers. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
One big, happy gang: Easement to benefit 1,000 elk (837) Apr 21, 2008
They encountered mule deer and antelope nibbling the grass, bald eagles looking to eat the afterbirth of newborn calves, bluebirds twittering in the trees and the first spring flowers pushing up. Other critters on the landscape include bears, mountain lions, wolves and bobcats. (Missoulian, MT)
Lion Country event touts people-plant harmony Apr 20, 2008
"Put them about 12 feet high for purple martins. To attract wrens and bluebirds, make them about 10 feet off the ground," he said. Hollywood resident Arora Hitendra, walking along the path with his wife and two daughters, said he wants his family to understand how they can make a difference helping the environment. (The Palm Beach Post)
Take time to enjoy the birds Apr 19, 2008
By the time the sun peeks over the horizon, red-eyed vireos, house wrens, bluebirds, goldfinches, ovenbirds, song sparrows, eastern wood peewees, catbirds, eastern phoebes and others may have joined the choir ... While trying to keep up with the action on the links, he saw or heard "many pine warblers, brown-headed nuthatches, crows, a few chipping sparrows, a few very vocal mockingbirds, one or two bluebirds [and] several red-tailed hawks," he said on Georgia birders' chat line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Where bluebirds fly - Cub Scouts build nesting boxes for colorful Montana denizens Apr 18, 2008
Adam Whitlatch knows bluebirds, that fragile icon of spring in Montana s open spaces ... Since the 1970s, bluebird numbers have started to rebound, as conservationists built hundreds of thousands of nest boxes nationwide, including in western Montana where mountain, western and eastern bluebirds are found, according to the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology ... As the boys raced ahead, tossing snowballs and dodging cow patties and chattering happily, two bluebirds appeared in the pasture. (Missoulian, MT)
Now is the time to start counting bluebirds Apr 16, 2008
"Last year was the first year we had local members and a coordinator. My goal was to put Southside on the map for bluebirds and we topped the state in our bluebird count. "I need to get word out to people about monitoring their bluebird houses and keeping records. There is a weekly monitor sheet you can quickly check off each week as you peek in the box. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Attract bluebirds with nest boxes Apr 11, 2008
With this modernization, the supply of natural nesting cavities for birds, such as bluebirds, has been reduced ... Like bluebirds, these species are also cavity nesters, but they are much more aggressive ... Houses not looked after may instead benefit bluebird competitors and do more harm to bluebirds than if there were no boxes at all. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Feinberg: Here comes another nonprofit developer Apr 11, 2008
And, how can paving a parking lot within 15 yards of two bluebird nesting areas be a positive life experience for the momma and poppa bluebirds. Imagine if those birdies could talk to the little kids in the pre-school. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Wis. group says nest boxes produced 28,000 bluebirds in '07 Apr 10, 2008
group says nest boxes produced 28,000 bluebirds in '07 ... The Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin says 28,244 baby bluebirds were produced in the 2007 nesting season from 7,800 nest boxes across the state that are tended and monitored by volunteers ... Hall said the only states with nearly that many bluebirds fledged from nest boxes were Minnesota and Nebraska. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wildlife sightings: Rites of spring Apr 10, 2008
Bluebirds are already nesting, a great horned owl is incubating eggs, and tom turkeys have been giving mating displays. Woodcock are peenting at dusk all over town, including from fields at Farrington Memorial, Blue Heron Farm, Drumlin Farm (one evening there were six. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Fed Up with Winter? Apr 9, 2008
He was an appropriate replacement for the beautiful bluebirds usually seen near this location each spring ... Watching closely for bluebirds, a strange little bird perched high on a snowbank looking down at the car. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Make Your Own Suet Mix for Birds Apr 8, 2008
Bird species that come to suet include bluebirds, grosbeaks, Blue Jays, kinglets, mockingbirds, nuthatches, orioles, robins, starlings, tanagers, thrashers, thrushes, warblers, and woodpeckers. (Not all of these birds will fly up to a suet feeder, however). (Suite101.com)
Novitzky wants meeting with Canseco Apr 7, 2008
In the May 17 final, the Bluebirds will face Portsmouth, which edged West Bromwich Albion, 1-0, Saturday. Cardiff has captured the FA Cup trophy once - in 1927 when it beat Arsenal at the old Wembley. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Shaurette: Influx of migrating birds on the way Apr 6, 2008
I have to admit, I had never really seen it before, but last week as I stepped outside to watch my kids get on the bus in the morning, two bluebirds flashed past and landed in one of our birch trees. I know for a fact that I have never seen our bluebirds return with this much snow on the ground ... Each year the bluebirds return early to our neck of woods, and along with the robins and red-wing blackbirds, they are usually the first to give us hope that warmer nesting days are ahead. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hooray Spring? Preserve comes alive with birds, frogs Apr 6, 2008
My spirits jumped: bluebirds were back at the Francis Carter Preserve. Flitting away from me, leapfrogging each other to low perches a safe distance away, the bluebirds just about glowed in the afternoon sun ... Either by chance or by design, they had landed at the heart of The Nature Conservancy s ongoing effort to expand the field s brushy border for the benefit of woodcocks, warblers, and yes, bluebirds. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Backyard bird battle offers interesting look at life Apr 4, 2008
This spring, I have been watching with great interest the antics of two bluebirds and a cardinal ... The two bluebirds seem to be competing for a prime nesting spot and have been very mean to each other ... You would think that bluebirds, as cute as they are, would be nice to each other. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Blooming, arriving, departing Apr 4, 2008
While cooped up in the house laboring over tax returns last week, I kept glancing out the window at the blooming dogwoods and the bluebirds building a nest in the yard. Ah, April, when Mother Nature beckons and Uncle Sam demands his due. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta bus driver hailed as hero Apr 4, 2008
All 1999 Bluebirds have been re-inspected since the fire. Thursday's hour-long ceremony ended with the students of Bus 904 singing the school song. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
If the shrew fits Mar 31, 2008
Besides that, he thinks they're "interesting and very cute."Now the grayish-brown, high-strung critters share an outdoor exhibit with crested wood partridges and fairy bluebirds -- and they seem to be thriving. A pair of them had babies last month. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
OUR VIEW: Support for troops is war's common ground Mar 29, 2008
And if full-scale civil war happens to break out in Iraq, a shining halo will illuminate Petraeus' visage and bluebirds of happiness will fly out of all Bush's orifices. Hooray, hooray. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
RMS students ‘spring’ into action constructing bluebird nest boxes Mar 27, 2008
I m here because I want to help bring the bluebirds back, commented sixth grader Brandon Wheaton ... She strongly suggested placing two nest boxes 15 feet apart to encourage bluebirds to nest in one, often being chased away by the more aggressive tree swallow. (Oscoda Press, MI)
