MBTCS News & Updates
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.
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 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…