Being a Good Bluebird Landlord

All three species of North American bluebirds—the Eastern, Western, and Mountain —seek tree cavities or woodpecker holes for nesting sites, though these spaces can be difficult to find. A well-built and well-placed bluebird nest box can help boost local populations. This program explores proper nest box construction and placement for Eastern Bluebirds. We will also discuss nest box predators, other birds that will use your boxes, how to care for the boxes, as well as nesting behavior and timetables. Join us as we look at the ways in which we can continue to help Eastern Bluebirds and other native cavity nesters remain numerous in our communities. Presentation will be followed by a workshop that includes materials, instructions, and assembly of a bluebird nest box.

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Diane Allison has lived in Tinicum township for 40 years. She has served on the board of Bucks County Audubon, the Tinicum Conservancy and the Palisades School District. Diane is a graduate of Delaware Valley College and recently retired from working in Microbiological Quality Assurance for Johnson and Johnson. Her interest in birds has taken her to many places including all 50 states, Europe, Central America, South America, the Galapagos Islands and the Caribbean. At home she has been the compiler for the Central Bucks Audubon Christmas Bird Count and the compiler for Bucks County Pennsylvania Migration Count for over 20 years. Diane is on the speaker’s bureau for the North American Bluebird Society and has built over 2,000 bluebird boxes with school children and scouts. She has been the nestbox monitor for Giving Pond State Park, a part of Delaware Canal State Park for nearly 15 years. She enjoys hiking, nature photography and introducing people to the wonders of nature.