A scant 50 years ago, the eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) was common throughout the rural portion of eastern North America. However, as a result of such factors as habitat loss (particularly the loss ...

Q We live in the country and have a lot of bluebird houses, which are being taken over by sparrows. How do we keep the sparrows out? A At this time of year, you have to check every day and pull out ...

If you go to a garden center that sells bluebird houses, otherwise know as nest boxes, you could easily be overwhelmed by the different choices. Therefore I would like to talk about the different ...

I wasn’t a good landlord this past year. The tenants, however, faired seemingly well in their temporary spring and summer digs. This is what I was reminded of last weekend, while cleaning out and ...

Saturday, April 27, is the big Eastern Bluebird Festival in Warrenton. The governor just days ago proclaimed Warrenton a bluebird capital. For years, volunteers have built bluebird houses and shipped ...

There is a bluebird house in the future for every elementary school student in Region 12. And not just any bluebird houses but ones created by Joseph O'Brien, a Roxbury resident who passed away in ...

Two bird species, starlings and house sparrows, of which there are far too many of both, are more aggressive than bluebirds, like to nest in cavities, and will run bluebirds off at every opportunity.

Two bluebirds were out there.<P> In fairness, I've only heard just a few "I told you so" expressions from my lovely bride, but, you can bet she smiled more than one satisfied smile of satisfaction for ...