WOOLWINE HOUSE BLUEBIRD TRAIL
CONSERVATION of EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and NATIVE CAVITY NESTERS in SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA USING MONITERED NESTBOXES. TAKE A WALK ON MY TRAIL and say along with me "WOO-HOO FOR BLUE!"
WELCOME! INTRODUCTION FROM THIS SITE’S AUTHOR
Hello--so good to see you here! Bluebirding is extremely rewarding (as I found out) I had no idea the joys of bluebirds until I saw my first nestbox with both parents feeding their little babies early Spring 2005. A few days later, much to my horror, those cute little bluebird nestlings didn't have a chance as I looked out my window at the nestbox and saw a black rat snake dangling out of the nestbox's entry hole with lumps in its body one afternoon; subsequently the second brood died on hatching day from excessive heat in a poorly ventilated nestbox. After that, I was bound and determined to get a proper nestbox installed for Spring 2006 that would bring success to these beautiful birds. Once I witnessed maiden flights (called fledging) of healthy baby bluebbirds, I became hooked on this worthy cause. This site brings you closer to my own bluebird trail. Come take a walk around here and see what's happening!
WHO IS VISITING HERE AROUND THE GLOBE?
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I LIVE IN FLOYD AND WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SEE YOUR TRAIL AND HOW YOU GUARDED HOUSES. I CURRENTLY HAVE ABOUT 9 HOUSE PLACED AROUND MY PROP. BUT FEEL YOUR STYLE WOULD DO BETTER. I PLAN TO TRY THE DBL. HOLES ALSO. SWALLOWS ALSO NEST AND HAVE HAD PROB. WITH SPARROWS. I WILL BE BACK IN FLOYD END OR APRIL AND WOULD LIKE TO VISIT IN MAY. LEFT BOXES READY FOR NESTING. WE HAD A REALLY GOOD TURN OUT LAST SUMMER. THANKS FOR A REPLY JUDY
By: JUDY BLUM on February 25, 2010
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Hi, Judy. Thanks for your inquiry! You and I meeting sometime in May to take a look at my boxes and guards would be fine. I have your Email address on file now and will write to you sometime in early May to get together. I’d also be happy to stop by and see what box setups you have now. You might be fine with what you’ve already installed. I would LOVE to get stats from your boxes for the VBS. Do you monitor them? I’d be happy to teach you. You are also welcome to call my home number listed in the newspaper article or my voice line, (703) 919-4302, if you want to leave a message there and I can call you back. I look forward to meeting you. Let’s hope this will be a great bluebirding season!
By: Woolwine House Bluebird Trail on February 26, 2010
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