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The eastern bluebird is a favorite migratory
songbird of birders and nonbirders alike.
The bird's
bright blue color and melodious song make it a welcome visitor to
backyards. The history of the bluebird spans a series of struggles
and successes and only recently, through active wildlife management, has its
future been considered secure. During the days of frontier settlement, the
bluebird was among the wildlife species that benefited from the
decimation of the eastern forests. The conversion of forest into pasture, orchards, and
homesites created an abundance of ideal bluebird habitat - open areas that supported
the nesting and foraging activities of the species.
Farmers unintentionally assisted bluebirds by bordering their fields with
wooden fence posts, thus supplying additional nesting sites. Combined, these
factors led to a proliferation of bluebird numbers throughout the eastern United
States through the mid-1800s. However, this situation changed in the late
nineteenth century with the introduction of the European starling and the
English house sparrow. In the twentieth century, increased use of harmful
pesticides, replacement of wooden fence posts with metal posts, clearing of
field borders and fence rows to increase cropland acreage, and a growing human
population also contributed to population reductions.
Fortunately, the favored status
of the bluebird and its acceptance of artificial nesting structures has led to
increased efforts to boost its populations to sustainable levels. Placement of
thousands of nest boxes by concerned individuals has contributed significantly
to ensuring a future for the eastern bluebird. The ongoing recovery of the
eastern bluebird is an example of how sound wildlife management practices have
been used to increase the survival success of an individual wildlife
species.
This pamphlet is designed to serve as an introduction to the habitat
requirements of the eastern bluebird and to assist in the development of a
comprehensive bluebird management plan. The success of any individual species
management plan depends on targeting the specific needs of the species and
analyzing the designated habitat areas as a whole to ensure that all required
habitat elements are present. This guide also provides recommendations for
program monitoring to document successes and to ensure that problems are
addressed as they arise. Anonymous. 1999. Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Madison, MS, and
Wildlife Habitat Council, Silver Spring, MD. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflet No. 2. 12 pages. Jamestown, ND: Northern Prairie
Wildlife Research Center Home Page. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/1999/eastblue/eastblue.htm (Version 16AUG99).
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Coveside Eastern Bluebird House
$32.95
The
finest bluebird house on the market! Predator guard is
standard to keep starlings, squirrels and other undesirables out, while small
floor discourages sparrow nests. RANGE: Breeds east of the
Rockies from southeastern Canada to Gulf of Mexico. Winters in southern part of
breeding range and Mexico. HABITAT: Enjoys open woodlands,
fields and farmlands with scattered trees. (12-1/2"h x 6"w x 8-1/2"d)
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Coveside Economy Bluebird House
$27.95
Same
functionality as our standard Eastern Bluebird House, but a ""no
frills"" variety without the pretty features that don't
impress the birds. For those who want to put up an extensive bluebird trail at a
reasonable price. (12-1/2"h x 6"w x
8"d)
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Coveside Horizontal Bluebird Box
$39.95
Designed by Frank Zuern to be a safer nesting place
for Eastern Bluebirds, this horizontal box simulates a hollow tree
branch. Over 90% nest near the back of the box, behind a
vertical baffle, out of the reach of predators. RANGE:
Breeds east of the Rockies from southeastern Canada to Gulf of Mexico.
Winters in southern part of breeding range and
Mexico. HABITAT: Prefers open woodlands and farmlands with
scattered trees. (6-1/4"h x 6"w x
19-3/4"d)
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Coveside Mountain Bluebird House
$34.95
The
largest of the bluebird houses, this box provides an ideal cavity for the only
"all-blue" bluebird. RANGE: Breeds from southern
Alaska, Mackenzie and Manitoba south to western Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona
and west to the coast. Winters from British Columbia and Montana south through
western U.S. HABITAT: Breeds in high mountain meadows with
scattered trees and bushes; in winter descends to lower elevations, where it
prefers the plains and grasslands. (12-1/2"h x
7-1/4"w x 9"d)
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Coveside Open Top Bluebird House
$34.95
This
sparrow-resistant house, similar to our standard bluebird house, has a circular
opening in the roof. Naturally, bluebirds will nest in
rotten fence posts and stumps, so sun and rain do not deter them. On the other
hand, sparrows are not as tolerant. A durable, coated wire barrier prevents
predators from entering through the top. In addition, a plastic cap is included
to provide shelter after the bluebirds have started nesting and/or can be used
to feed mealworms to hungry chicks. RANGE: Breeds east of
the Rockies from southeastern Canada to Gulf of Mexico. Winters in southern part
of breeding range and Mexico. HABITAT: Enjoys open
woodlands, fields and farmlands with scattered trees. (12-1/2"h x 6"w x 8-1/2"d)
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Coveside Slant Front Bluebird House
$39.95
This
design is popular because it discourages cats and other predators. Since the
bottom tapers, less nesting material is needed. The front
opens easily for observation and cleaning. Mount this box high on a post so that
potential occupants can be easily observed from a
distance. RANGE: Breeds east of the Rockies from
southeastern Canada to Gulf of Mexico. Winters in southern part of breeding
range and Mexico. HABITAT: Enjoys open woodlands, fields and
farmlands with scattered trees. (17"h x 7"w x
9"d)
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Coveside Sparrow Resistant Bluebird House
$35.95
This
Kentucky style, slot entrance bluebird house is designed to thwart
sparrows. According to research at the University of
Kentucky, bluebirds prefer a slot entrance to the standard circular hole --
sparrows prefer the opposite. In addition, sparrows don't like a shallow box and
bluebirds don't seem to mind. This box is only 5"" deep but if sparrows still
continue to be a problem, a wooden insert is included to reduce the depth even
more. Sparrows rarely use the 3-1/2"" depth, but bluebirds will still occupy
it. RANGE: Breeds east of the Rockies from southeastern
Canada to Gulf of Mexico. Winters in southern part of breeding range and Mexico.
HABITAT: Enjoys open woodlands, fields and farmlands with
scattered trees. (10"h x 6"w x
8-1/2"d)
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Coveside Western Bluebird House
$37.95
Needing
a slightly larger chamber and entrance hole than their eastern counterpart, this
house is ideal for the vivid Western Bluebird. RANGE:
Breeds in throughout the West, north from western Alberta and southern British
Columbia, south down the West Coast to Baja and east to eastern New Mexico and
western Texas. Winters within most of the breeding range.
HABITAT: Loves open woodlands and pastures. (12-1/2"h x 6-3/4"w x 9"d)
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Support The Registry of Nature Habitats - Buy Conservation Credits For purchasing Conservation
Credit(s) You will receive a copy of the John Audubon Multimedia
CD A replica of the complete
(1840-1844) James Audubon's
Birds of America
You will also receieve a bluebird
house for each Conservation Credit purchased and a 20% off coupon to be used on
the A Bird's Home website!
 The Registry of Nature Habitats - Mission
Statement
The Registry of Nature Habitats is
dedicated to the preservation of land that, over time, has been a
site and home for complex ecosystems. The Registry advocates
preservation of these lands and its inhabitants, environmental
education for community individuals and groups, and nurturing of
these lands through restoration in order to conserve its
natural resources for future generations.
Preserve
The Registry of Nature
Habitats manages critical habitat, consisting of wetland,
lowland, upland, forest and stream habitat, providing a home
to wildlife species and plant species. As part of
the mission to preserve these lands and its inhabitants,
the Registry will continue to contract with owners
of ecologically sensitive land as it becomes
available.
Educate
The Registry of Nature Habitats is
a "teaching ground," able to provide hands-on, interpretive learning
experiences in areas such as ecology, botany, wildlife science, and
geology, as well as the arts and humanities. The
educational mission of The Registry of Nature Habitats is
to teach an understanding and appreciaton of the environment,
the invaluable lesson of land stewardship of our natural resources,
and to expand the general knowledge of this habitat through
scientific research. This will be accomplished through a
year-round experiential, interactive approach, along
with onsite and outreach activities including providing
educational material both on this website, on media and through
educational seminars. An on-site facility is in the
design phase, which will house classrooms and an administrative
space.
Nurture
Through several restoration
projects, including the rebuilding of stream corridors,
reintroducing native flora, and permitting only low-impact
activities, the Registry is nurturing much land back to
its natural state, undoing the damage of hundreds of
years. The Registry of Nature
Habitats restoration plan, developed with public and private
partnerships and with local community support, will increase
the land's value, enhance wildlife habitat, improve water
quality, and preserve the integrity of the land's
bio-diversity. Renewable
Energy
Promote the use of
renewable and efficient energy technologies through education,
training, workforce development, research, and project facilitation.
The Registry supports clean energy development and energy
conservation as the means to protect the environment, enhance
public health, and save our nature
habitats.
Conservation
We seek to educate people and provide innovative
solutions that will help build a clean, more efficient world, by
reducing energy consumption in a prudent way that does not
threaten the natural balance that supports all
life.
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