B.R.A.W. Info Packet - Version 3:
Attracting Eastern Bluebirds & Other Cavity Nesters
The Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin has come a long way since its inception in 1986 in its understanding about how to effectively manage Eastern Bluebirds. This booklet pulls together the collective experiences of people who work especially in the interest of bluebirds, particularly those persons who record and summarize their nest box data and whom we term monitors. Printable Info Pack (PDF)
Controlled Burn in a Bluebird Habitat
by Fred Craig
What do we do with nest boxes in this case?
1) Burn an area several feet in diameter around the base of the post first. After that fire is extinguished, continue with the controlled burn.
2) If the house is on a steel post with a PVC predator guard, you may be able to take the house loose, slide the guard off, then mount the house back on temporarily.
3) Leave the post in the ground and remove the predator guard and the house until after the burn is completed.
If the house is occupied with eggs or young, you should make a responsible decision on what to do.
BRAW is a NABS Affiliate Organization.