Bring Back the Bluebirds

Happy New Year everyone! This is a quiet month for Bluebirds in the Valley so not a lot to share just yet. Last year Barry saw our first Bluebird of the year on Feb. 18 so it is time for everyone to keep their eyes open for flashes of blue! I am in the process of tracking down all the permits we will need to bring a few more Bluebird families over from Washington in May/June this year. We have one permit in hand and two to go.... A big thank you to all of you that are raising funds with your Thrifty Smile Cards. So far, we have raised $184. Let me know if you have any friends or family that would like a card and I can bring one to you. Speaking of fundraising, we will need to miss another Beer and Burger fundraiser this spring. Next year we will have to eat three burgers each to make up for our lack. To prepare us for capturing shots of Bluebird leg bands I have included this guide from birdandmoon.com. Happy bird spotting to you all! https://www.birdandmoon.com/co/a-guide-to-bird-photography/

Pair of Mountain Bluebirds we saw today!

Well wishes to everyone! This time of year finds me in my usual place, hermited away and dreaming of spring Bluebirds. Like a theatre production where Western Bluebirds are the stars, there is behind the scenes work going on to ensure that the show goes on. This year’s planning revolves around bringing more families of Western Bluebirds from Washington State to the Cowichan Valley. Our current population is too small to withstand the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (j...Continue reading

With much gratitiude, I would like to share that the Sitka Foundation is contributing $15000 towards the recovery of Western Bluebirds this year. This foundation supports projects that protect the environment and promote biodiversity. Learn more about this great foundation at https://sitkafoundation.org/ Thank you so much for your support!

Anyone else already looking forward to spring? Spring time means new life and is our busiest season. What is your favourite season? credit: Brielle Reidlinger