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Expert: Bluebird Bob Walshaw - 5/6/2011


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Live in DE. Bird color is that of an indigo bunting all over top/bottom-solid, except wings are shades of brown. Tail feather ended with a thin band of white. The size was that of a mountain bluebird.  Top of bill appeared black/brown, bottom of bill was white.  Only have a Peterson First Guide bird book!  Thanks for any help.

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I am most familiar with Bluebirds and other small cavity nesters, but it sounds like a Blue Grosbeak. The Birds of North America book at the library should help you. And if you have Bluebirds contact me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will send you some information. Bluebird Bob Walshaw.  

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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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