Bluebirds

by Celeste Fraser EVWC Board Member

Bluebirds migrate to Estes Valley in early spring, but their numbers have been declining over the years due to loss of habitat. Bluebirds are secondary cavity nesters, which means they need to nest in an existing cavity but are unable to create one themselves. Scott Rashid, of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute, notes that there are many birdhouses around Estes Park. However, if they are dirty, loaded with debris, or have been claimed by other species, the bluebirds cannot nest in them. If we want bluebird numbers to increase in Estes Park, we need to clean out those birdhouses and/or build new ones.

The Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute and Wandering Wildlife Society are teaming up to increase bluebird numbers. And we need your help by participating in The Bluebird Project of Estes Valley.

If you have birdhouses on your property and want to attract bluebirds, please make sure they are clean and empty. Or if you would like volunteers from CARRI to do this for you, please visit our website to make arrangements: https://bluebirdsofestes.com/