Reports
May 15, 2013 - Bluebird Trail Trip
by Pat Duncan
The BFNC field trip to the bluebird nest box trail on May 15, 2013 was a great success. Over 17 people attended the walk down the trail which is located in Essa Township. Grassland species seen on the walk included Tree Swallows, Savannah Sparrow, Bobolink, Red-winged Blackbird, Killdeer and Eastern Meadowlark. There were also Barn Swallows, Canada Goose, Mallard Ducks and European Starling.
Field trip participants were able to view into nest boxes to see swallow eggs and bluebird eggs. Everyone learned about the different types of nests that might be encountered along a nest box trail, including House Sparrow, House Wren and Black-capped Chickadee nests.
Mealworms were put onto a feeding station and the male and female Eastern Bluebird promptly attended and started feasting on the mealworms. Everyone had great views as they fed.
