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Expert: Bluebird Bob Walshaw - 1/16/2009


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Hi Bob,We live in Western MA (Southwick)and about 2 weeks ago we noticed 3 Bluebirds flying tree to tree in the woods during a walk and thought that was strange seeing we usually rarely see Bluebirds in the summer.This morning 1/16 noticed 3 Bluebirds flying against the snow cover in the woods in our backyard eating berries from the bushes.Is this unusual,we thought so? Thank You for your time,Paula

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Not unusual I am hearing from Bluebirders on the Bluebird-L listserv that people sre seeing Bluebirds staying in cold climes all across the northern states. Send your mailing address to walshaw1@cox.net and I will send you my free 20 page Nluebird 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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