Whether you are new to Bluebird nestbox monitoring, or just need a refresher, this presentation will help you get up to speed. Join Lisa McKew of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bluebird Monitoring Program as she discusses:
- Nestbox monitoring and the protocol used for collecting and reporting data
- Current trails being monitored around Loudoun County
- Bluebirds, their nesting habits, habitat needs, and preferred foods
- Other types of cavity nesters both good and bad
- A typical nest box system with predator guards
- Wildlife that causes trouble for Bluebirds
- Tips about gardening for Bluebirds