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Through the efforts of many dedicated individuals, the number of Bluebirds in Southern CA has increased in the last ten years. This has only occurred in areas where nestboxes were placed in strategic areas and monitored. There are still many areas in Southern CA that need nestbox trails in order to re-introduce bluebirds. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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The Southern California Bluebird Club is a group of individuals committed to the preservation and protection of the Western Bluebird and other cavity nesting birds in California. |
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Q. What is the Southern California Bluebird Club? |
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Q. I have never seen a Western Bluebird. Are there any in my area? |
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The short answer—provide suitable nesting locations. The best way to do this it to hang and monitor bluebird nestboxes in trees along greenbelts, golf courses and in parks. Bluebirds eat insects and they thrive in open spaces with close-cut grass. |
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Population growth. Bluebirds require an enclosed cavity for nesting. Commercial and residential building has reduced the number of natural nesting places for bluebirds. The reduction of old-growth trees has forced the bluebird to move to other areas. |
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Q. Why are Bluebirds so rare in my area? |
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Q. How can we get the Western Bluebird back? |
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If you own or manage park land, golf courses, cemeteries, or have a very large grass yard, you can support us by allowing bluebird enthusiasts to hang nestboxes in trees on your property. We are professionals and will treat your property as if it was our own. If you are interested in hanging and monitoring one or more nestboxes—great! We can provide you the nestbox, Purvis lifter, monitoring forms, and advice to get you started. The only thing you must provide is enthusiasm for our mission and a commitment to monitor your boxes at least once a week from February to August. We must warn you—bluebirding is very rewarding and just plain fun. We guarantee you will get hooked! |
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Q. How can I help? |
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BLUEBIRD CLUB A Project of the International Humanities Center |
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Protecting Bluebirds and Other Cavity Nesters in Southern California |
