You don't have to be a bluebird expert
to have bluebirds in your yard or to start a trail...
Join BRAW and we'll show you how.
Welcome to BRAW!
Trail Builder Program
NEST BOX DEAL for NEW MEMBERS
Nest Box Deal For New Members
Anyone who joins this fall...
as a NEW member at the $25 annual level...
will get FREE...
Help Wisconsin Bluebirds
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Reporting data is easy and critical to success of the Trail Builder Program.
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IN THE NEWS
WiDNR Press Release
One Million And Counting: Wisconsin Reaches New Milestone In Avian Citizen Science
MADISON, Wis. – Ranked second nationally in birdwatching participation and a longtime high flyer in bird monitoring, conservation and citizen science, Wisconsin has added another feather to its cap. The state’s bird lovers have submitted more than one million checklists to eBird, the popular online platform for reporting bird observations.
"Only one state with a smaller population - Oregon - has reached this feat".
Learn
In 1964 there were only an estimated 600 nesting bluebird pairs left in the state due to habitat loss.
Help
Each year BRAW members’ nest boxes alone fledge over 20,000 bluebirds, plus numerous tree swallows, chickadees and other birds.
Maintain
BRAW members maintain 8,000 nest boxes throughout the state bring a wealth of experience to those wanting to learn how to do it.
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You can make a difference.
Help our bluebirds thrive!
UPDATE
2020 Nest Box Data Reports
BRAW thanks all who submitted reports!!!
172 online reports were received!
This year the pandemic's disrupted a lot of activities and some missed the report deadline.
BRAW understands this and encourages anyone unable to submit their report(s) to send theirs in by October 12.
FORMS to PRINT and MAIL-IN
Form 20S
Form 22
What! Bluebirds in a Mailbox !!!
These bluebirds found an unusual home in the Village of Merton, WI.
Check out this video of a successful nesting in Kris Pfeiffer’s mailbox.
Mini Gallery
"If you build or put up a nest box, they will come", and bring you lots of happiness when you experience their beautiful colors and songs.
All About Bluebirds For Kids
I am not the only one who has been asked these questions. So, I opted to post this Children's Bluebird Activity Book as a handy resource of bluebird information for parents, grandparents, and teachers of kids expressing an interest in bluebirds.
Andy Garcia-Rivera
BRAW Webmaster
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Kids are naturally curious about wildlife, especially the birds they see when outdoors. Brightly colored birds draw special attention because of their beautiful plumage.
Recently, my grandson found out that I serve as BRAW's webmaster and began to show interest by asking me lots of questions about bluebirds. Where do they come from? How long do they live? Where can I find them? What do they eat? Why? Why? Why... You get the picture by now.
I am not the only one who has been asked these questions. So, I opted to post this Children's Bluebird Activity Book as a handy resource of bluebird information for parents, grandparents, and teachers of kids expressing an interest in bluebirds.
Andy Garcia-Rivera
BRAW Webmaster
(click to view copyright and permission to use credits)
Our Mission
To broaden the base of state residents who help Eastern Bluebirds and native cavity nesters by erecting, maintaining and monitoring nest boxes.
Our Vision
To ensure that the state's Eastern Bluebird and other native cavity nesters population remain strong and stable.
Anyone who joins this fall as a
new member at the $25 annual level will get FREE...
Nest Box Deal for New Members