Mountain Bluebird Trail Monitoring Guide by Myrna Pearman

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MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD TRAIL MONITORING GUIDE by Myrna Pearman
Ellis Bird Farm biologist, Myrna Pearman, has teamed up with bluebird experts from across North America to bring you this up-to-dat and comprehensive guide!

​Publisher: Red Deer Naturalists, Box 785, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4N 5H2
Myrna draws on her own extensive experience, as well as the expertise and experience of other bluebird trail monitors to:
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  • Summarize the unique natural history of Sialia currucoides, the Mountain Bluebird
  • Describe and illustrate nestbox designs that are suited for Mountain Bluebirds and other small native cavity nesters
  • Outline tips on how to establish and maintain a successful Mountain Bluebird trail
  • Provide guidelines on how to accurately age nestling Mountain Bluebirds and collect pertinent nestbox trail data
  • List ways to deal with challenges and problems that might arise on a bluebir
TABLE of CONTENTS

The Mountain Bluebird:
Range
Identification
Mountain Bluebird Conservation
Food and Water
Nesting
Fledging and Post-fledging

​Mountain Bluebird Nestbox Designs:
Nestbox Designs
Nestbox Plans

Mountain Bluebird Trails:
Breeding Habitat
​Mountain Bluebird Trail Basics
​Placement and Mounting of Nestboxes
Tools of the Trail Trade
Collecting Data
For You
Monitoring Nestboxes
​Mountain Bluebird Life Cycle
Aging Nestlings
Determining  Fledgling  Success
Final Notes

Dealing With Challenges on the Trail
Potential Problems
Competitors and Predators
Human Health-related Concerns

Protecting Other Native Cavity Nesters
Other Bird Tenants

List of Tables
Table 1. Life Cycle Chart
Table 2. Troubleshooting Chart
Table 3. Other Native Cavity Nesters in ​Mountain Bluebird Range
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Whether you're a seasoned trail operator or are thinking about putting out your first bluebird box, this booklet will be a welcome reference, guide and trail companion!

Myrna Pearman travels across Alberta each spring to deliver an
​ award-winning outreach program entitled The Nestbox Program.

             EBF Wish List

  • Wheelbarrow
  • Household brooms
  • Yarn and plastic lacing cord 
  • Umbrellas to loan out to visitors on rainy days    
  •  Wooden or nature-based plastic beads for our  school and day camp programs
  • Old fashioned one-speed bike (to keep the farmstead theme of EBF). This would be used for staff to open and close the gate and other errands around the site 
  • Leaf blowers 
  • Bistro sets (small table, two chairs)
  •  Shoelaces (new or lightly used)
  • World globes
  • Craft supplies, tempera and acrylic paints for crafts
  • Golf cart
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​Ellis Bird Farm
Box 5090
Lacombe, AB
T4L 1W7
403-885-4477

Site Manager
 Myrna Pearman
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Hours of Operation
Monday, May 18 - Monday Sept 7
​Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holiday Mondays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please note that Ellis Bird Farm is closed on  most Mondays​
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