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Expert: Bluebird Bob Walshaw - 5/18/2008


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2 wrens started a nest in a hanging flower in my garage.  I caught then before they started (only a few pieces of nest material) so I moved the flower.  The next day they had started a nest in a box of plastic trash bags.  We can not keep our garage open. There is a window around the corner in the garage, but the wrens wouldn't find their way in and out would they? I love birds but I can't give them access 24 hrs to the nest. Can I take the nest and take it somewhere  outside where they will use it. Thanks for the help.

Answer
I know the feeling. A pair of Carolina Wrens came into my garage under a crack in the door and raised a family in one of our bicycle helmets. Put the flower pot up on something outside and put the nest in it and leave the window open. They will have to make do. Also Skeep the garage door closed during the day. Good luck. Ps - if you have Bluebirds please contact me with your mailing address at walshaw1@cox.net for a free book.

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Bluebird Bob Walshaw

Expertise

I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.

Experience

I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.

Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance

Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World

Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.

Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.

Past/Present Clients
Many

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