Bluebird on top of Pine Tree
Three Baby Bluebirds
Bluebirds Need Your Help
Bluebird Monitoring
Lake County Bluebird Trails are always in need of volunteers to
monitor them. The data collected from the monitoring give us a
better idea of how many bluebirds are returning to Lake County.
Last season there were over 800 bluebirds that fledged from the
monitored boxes in Lake County. Bluebird monitoring is an excellent
opportunity to get out and enjoy nature while helping to restore the
bluebird population.
Because of the constant loss of habitat and competition of non-native
species the Bluebirds have been an endangered species in Lake
County since the 1920’s. Since the Bluebirds are cavity nesters, the
most important thing we can do to bring them back is to provide
monitored nesting sites with nesting boxes. Bluebirds prefer to nest
in open areas with scattered trees and low ground cover. The Forest
Preserve Sites provide many areas like this including Golf Courses.
There are usually open trails in every part of the county. Some of the
Sites that are in need of monitoring are:
of Lake County bluebird trails. It’s best to call him at 847-223-4730,
or if you prefer e-mail him at MCFWalt@yahoo.com
monitor them. The data collected from the monitoring give us a
better idea of how many bluebirds are returning to Lake County.
Last season there were over 800 bluebirds that fledged from the
monitored boxes in Lake County. Bluebird monitoring is an excellent
opportunity to get out and enjoy nature while helping to restore the
bluebird population.
Because of the constant loss of habitat and competition of non-native
species the Bluebirds have been an endangered species in Lake
County since the 1920’s. Since the Bluebirds are cavity nesters, the
most important thing we can do to bring them back is to provide
monitored nesting sites with nesting boxes. Bluebirds prefer to nest
in open areas with scattered trees and low ground cover. The Forest
Preserve Sites provide many areas like this including Golf Courses.
There are usually open trails in every part of the county. Some of the
Sites that are in need of monitoring are:
- Berkley Prairie F.P.
Dan Wright Woods F.P.
Grant F.P.
Lyons Woods F.P.
Long View Meadow (by Routes 83 & 22)
McDonald Woods F.P.
Rollins Savanna F.P. - West
of Lake County bluebird trails. It’s best to call him at 847-223-4730,
or if you prefer e-mail him at MCFWalt@yahoo.com
Male Bluebird Leaving Nesting Box
Female Bluebird in Nesting Box
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