Welcome to the inaugural post of the North American Bluebird Society (NABS) blog! We’re excited to embark on this journey of sharing insights, stories, and updates about bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting bird species across North America.
About NABS
Founded in 1978 by Dr. Lawrence Zeleny, NABS is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, conservation, and research aimed at promoting the recovery of bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds. Our mission is to ensure these vibrant songbirds continue to thrive in our ecosystems. Learn more about NABS mission and history.
What to Expect from Our Blog
In this space, we’ll provide:
- Educational Resources: Guides on attracting and caring for bluebirds, nestbox plans, and monitoring tips.
- Conservation Updates: Information on ongoing projects and success stories from the field.
- Research Highlights: Summaries of recent studies and findings related to bluebird populations and behaviors.
- Community Spotlights: Features on our members, affiliates, and volunteers who contribute to bluebird conservation.
- Stories From The Trail: We all have interesting stories to tell about our observations, findings, trends, and much more right from our own backyards. We encourage our membership and all those involved with native cavity nester conservation to submit blog posts for consideration to .
Get Involved
- Become a member, or give the gift of membership: Please join NABS! Memberships start at just $25/year and Members of all levels receive 4 beautiful bluebird journals, 1 for each season, can use our hotline and other contact methods to get advice, and are invited to join NABS for educational Zooms and other events.
- Set Up Nestboxes: Install and monitor nestboxes in suitable habitats to provide safe nesting sites for bluebirds – but be sure to do your research first! It’s better to offer no nestbox at all than to offer one that isn’t monitored and properly protected from predators and non-native bird competitors. Check out all our great fact sheets and resources available at https://www.nabluebirdsociety.org/fact-sheets-plans/.
- Participate in Citizen Science: Contribute to research by reporting your observations and nesting data to Nestwatch.org.
- Spread the Word: Share our blog and resources with friends, family, and your community to raise awareness about bluebird conservation.
Your participation is crucial to the success of our mission! Here are ways you can get involved with NABS:
Stay Connected
We invite you to follow us on social media and check this space regularly to stay updated on the latest news and events. Your engagement and support are vital as we work together to ensure a bright future for bluebirds and all native cavity nesting birds across North America!
Thank you for joining us on this exciting new platform. Together, we can make a difference!