Bluebird Monitor Training & Appreciation

Join us as we prepare for a new season of Bluebird Monitoring here at Willowsford! We want to share our appreciation to our dedicated monitors and offer a training to refresh our old monitors and bring in new ones. We will provide an overview of the program to go over updates as well as a refresher on how to collect and report data. We’re also excited to have an opportunity for our monitors to connect with one another!

All are welcome to attend, RSVP below to let us know you are coming!

Can’t make it to this event? Our friends at Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy are offering an Intro to Bluebirding zoom on February 11th. Click here to learn more and register.

Why monitor bluebird boxes?

Monitoring bluebird boxes allows conservationists, bird enthusiasts, and researchers to gather valuable data on nesting success and population health of bluebirds. Bluebirds are cavity nesters, however they aren’t the only one and monitoring boxes allows us to gain insight on the predators and competitors that bluebirds are facing at their nests. Bluebirds are tolerant of human presence and proper monitoring does not disrupt the nest. Beyond helping with science, it is a rewarding and fulfilling way to connect with nature!