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The Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis is one of the more colorful
passerine species found here in North Carolina. Eastern Bluebirds are secondary cavity nesters meaning they cannot physically
dig out a nest of their own, as in the case of woodpeckers and other species. Instead they use cavities already present,
possibily former nests of other species and also hollowed out areas of dead trees.
Due to an increase in humam encroachment and destruction of their
natural habitats and clearing of dead trees, an effort has been made by concerned biologist, environmentalists and ornithologists
to help protect this species by providing housings in the form of bluebird boxes. These houses are critical in keeping
the bluebird population up to acceptable levels. Because of these efforts, a species that was once on the population
decline as been able to increase their population and make a comeback.
Many organizations and individuals assist in monitoring the bluebird
populations as well as providing appropriate housing and providing information to the public on the species. They can
be found using the following links:
Birds By Bent
Bluebird Factsheet
National Geographic
North American Bluebird Society
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