top of page

Bluebird Season Is
in Full Swing

Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Wrens, and Chickadees are actively nesting across Wisconsin, and nest boxes are full of life.

 

This is the heart of the season — a time to check your trail regularly, keep boxes safe, and support healthy fledging all summer long.

Weekly Monitoring

(April - August)

  • Check each box weekly

​​

  • Record nests, eggs, and fledglings

​​

  • Remove House Sparrow nests ​

Keep Boxes

Safe & Working

  • Repair and tighten hardware

​​

  • Ensure predator guards are secure

​​

  • Check airflow and box direction

​​​​

​​

Identify Species  & Nests 

  • Learn nest and egg types

​​

  • Recognize chick stages

​​

  • Know native cavity nesters

Stay Connected

  • Contact your County Coordinator 

​​

  • Share updates and totals

​​

  • Report season results

Information Packet Number 6

A practical guide to attracting Eastern Bluebirds and other cavity‑nesting birds. Includes a visual guide to identify, eggs, nests, the young chicks, nest box plans and placement, and much more. The packet serve's as a hands-on reference for anyone interested successful bluebird conservation in a backyard or on a bluebird trail.

Cover Photo-Info PK.6_edited.jpg
🪰 Black Fly Alert  
Early Black Fly Activity — Protect Your Nestlings

Learn More

bottom of page