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Hello Bluebird Bob. I hope this isn't too different a question for you, but why do you like bluebirds so much? There are a lot of pretty birds out there. Thanks.
I don't believe that you have our species of Bluebirds there, but I will try to answer your question. First, we nearly lost them some years ago due to both loss of habitat and competition from the alien starling and the house (English)sparrow - actually not a sparrow, but a weaver finch with its killer bill.
Second, they like to be around us. You can actually hold their babies until they are about 12 days old if you want to show them to your kids, etc. They will nest in special houses in your yard and will even learn to come when called for food. Once you are involved with them you are usually hooked for life. There are now tens of thousands of Bluebird houses and Bluebirders across Canada and the US. Bluebird Bob.
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| Comment | Hi Bluebird Bob. I asked the question for my Mom, who lives in Canada. I didn't realize how close they were to being wiped out. Thank you so much for your great answer. | ||
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Answers by Expert:
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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