MBTCS News & Updates
Bluebirds have returned for another nesting season
The first Mountain Bluebird of the season has been spotted in the coulee behind the college as volunteers begin preparing nest boxes for spring. Early arrivals highlight the importance of having clean and properly installed boxes ready before nesting begins.
180 new Mountain Bluebird nest boxes ready for installation in Southern Alberta
With support from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, the Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society has completed 180 new nest boxes for installation across Southern Alberta. Built by volunteer Doug Friebel with assistance from Rick Williams, the boxes will be placed on local bluebird trails ahead of the spring nesting season to help support mountain bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds.
First CFLSA-funded nest boxes installed at Twin Butte
The first Mountain Bluebird nest boxes funded through the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta have been installed near Twin Butte. Volunteers are placing the initial group of 45 boxes along Spread Eagle Road ahead of the spring return of bluebirds to support nesting across Southern Alberta.
Grant supports new Mountain Bluebird nest boxes in Southern Alberta
MBTCS has received grant funding from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta to support new nest box construction and installation across Southern Alberta bluebird trails.
Preparing your nest boxes for winter
As the bluebird nesting season ends, fall is the perfect time to prepare nest boxes for winter. Learn how simple maintenance steps—cleaning, repairs, and pest prevention—help ensure healthy habitats for Mountain Bluebirds next spring. Share your own photos and best practices with MBTCS!
They’re back! Mountain Bluebirds return to Southern Alberta
Mountain Bluebirds have officially returned to Southern Alberta, with the first sightings reported in Waterton Lakes National Park, Olds, and Calgary. Are your nest boxes ready for nesting season?
Unwanted guest in Bluebird nest box
Some times we have to deal with unwanted pests that find our nest boxes too irresistible. We are curious if you ever had an issue you wanted to share with others on the website?Here is a story from Jim Leitch, MBTCS president, that he shared back in 2016…
Building a Mountain Bluebird nest box: A guide to supporting local wildlife
Every nest box you build is more than just a woodworking project; it's a lifeline for a Mountain Bluebird. You help in the conservation of these magnificent birds, but you're also setting the stage for years of joyful bird watching.
Imagine enjoying a cup of coffee and watching as your efforts pay off with a flurry of bluebird activity—that’s something truly special.
‘How to build your own Bluebird Trail’ from Myrna Pearman’s YouTube Channel
We are thrilled to share a video from Myrna Pearman’s YouTube channel - specifically this great overview of the Mountain Bluebird Trail Monitoring Guide!
How far from top should hole be on Mountain Bluebird Nest Box?
The cold season is the perfect time of year to work on building or renovating Mountain Bluebird nest boxes in preparation for the year ahead. We recommend reviewing our Nest Box Building page for the best and most complete advice on all specifications and blueprints for Mountain Bluebirds…