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This entry was posted on 3/9/2007 6:02 PM and is filed under General.

We are often asked how to get started as a bluebirder. Our web site is the main way we communicate with our members. We also have members who build nestboxes and lifter baskets for distribution to new members. So - do not hesitate to join our efforts because you think you do not have the necessary skills or equipment. We will help you with both!

 
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    • 3/9/2007 9:07 PM Launa Gould wrote:
      As president of the San Clemente Garden Club, I want to tell you that we REALLY appreciate all of the bluebird boxes and lifters you have provided! We now have a dozen members with boxes in their gardens. And members willing to monitor trails in San Clemente :)))
      Thank you Sully R. and Mike S for your generous and passionate support!
      Launa Gould
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      1. 4/11/2007 1:39 PM Linda Violett wrote:
        Launa & All,

        My husband has a function he will be attending in the northern San Diego (Torrey Pines) area on 4/20 & 4/21 (Thursday & Friday). If folks are wanting to set up hanging box trails in parks near there, let me know and I'll be glad to help out on those two days.

        Linda Violett
        Yorba Linda, Calif.
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    • 3/14/2007 6:10 PM Tom Croom wrote:
      Thought I would check in. I have my first eggs of the season which showed up about 3/6 in Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim. They are TRES and are slowly taking over more of my boxes each year. Lots of WEBL around and a couple of nests under way, but no real action yet.
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    • 4/19/2007 7:12 AM Roberta Mansfield wrote:
      Feeding my birds each day here in the high desert in Yermo, I spotted a new bird..doing some searching on what I thought could possibly be a bluebird, to my amazement, it was, and now this morning I have two...I am so excited, as I moved here to California last March, and not being familiar with desert birds, this is wonderful. We have a few pine trees in our backyard, which consists of nothing but sand..lol. Is it easy to build a house for them, and will they use a new home? I want to make sure they stay around. I have water outside for all the birds, and plenty of seed. Is there any special type of seed they like better than others?
      Thank you for letting me share this with you.
      Roberta Mansfield
      Yermo, CA
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      1. 4/21/2007 10:35 PM Mike Spohn wrote:
        Hi Roberta,

        We can provide you with a nestbox and lifter to get you started. I will contact you for your mailing information.

        In your area, the most important thing for bluebirds is water. You must provide them a source of clean and preferably 'moving' water in a birdbath or resorvoir.

        Be careful about using wild birdseed if you want to attract bluebirds. Western Bluebirds prefer mealworms above all other foods. Using wild bird seed will attract bluebird predator species such as house sparrows.

        Good luck with your bluebird adventures.

        MGS
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      2. 4/23/2007 8:53 PM Linda Violett wrote:
        Roberta, clean up your seed feeders so that you don't attract House Sparrows. Bluebirds eat mainly insects and fruit when insects aren't available. Do you have a nestbox available for them with a 1.5" hole?

        Linda Violett
        Yorba Linda, Calif.
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    • 6/19/2007 7:09 PM Mel Skaggs wrote:
      if you need help with bird house construction, I`m can help if you have materials and instructions
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      1. 5/5/2008 7:22 PM C F Kline wrote:
        Would like info on Blue Bird
        house construction. Thank you.
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    • 7/24/2007 7:20 PM Cody wrote:
      I have a house in Lake Arrowhead. I built a Peterson box for the first time and was lucky enough to have six bluebird eggs. They all left the box safely and the parents and some of the fledglings have been feeding and drinking out of my bird bath. I also has a nest of sevem mountain chickadees that all made it out. i made some video of them with a infared camera. I will be making a wood pecker box next season. I have three families of wood peckers that feed often.
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    • 7/25/2007 8:36 AM bob mcknight wrote:
      saw the program on t.v.on bluebirds and being from the east coast and used to seeing bluebirds all the time,i waswondering if you have had any sightings in the banning-pass area?
      i would be interested in putting abluebird house up.
      my address is 713 twin hills dr.banning ca.92220

      thank you
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    • 7/26/2007 8:24 PM Sully Reallon wrote:
      I haven't seen blurbirds in Banning, seen many in the San Bernardinos (Arrowhead,Big Bear,Running Springs, etc. )Remember the saying,"hang a box & they will come...There is a San Bernardo County Bluebird Coordinator named Glen Chappell, lives in Upland, his phone is 909-981-1996, check with him for more info.
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    • 8/4/2007 9:25 AM bill connelly wrote:
      A couple of weeks ago I was surprised to see a western bluebird in my neighborhood. The following week I was very surprised to see the Huel Howser show, featuring bluebird areas near Brea. My local walking trail through the greenbelts has several locations which appear to be good habitat for bluebirds. My question is when nest boxes should be installed? Spring? Do bluebirds have one or more broods/year? I will make my own nest boxes, but the availability of a Purvis lifter would be helpful. I will try to attend the next meeting of the club.
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    • 8/16/2007 6:46 PM Tory Toyama wrote:
      I am a high school teacher in the west LA area, and am interested in puting up a nesting box or boxes in our large garden area. How can I get a box and lifter?

      I am very intersted in incorporating this into my curriculum, and showing my students the scientific principles and conservation techniques inherent in the recovery program
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    • 8/28/2007 6:11 PM Jerry Nicholson wrote:
      My computer is working again at least temporarily. We will try to make the Sept. 8 meeting but if unable I want to thank you again for taking the time to come to our little Mt. paradise. Your suggestions were very useful and if I can find some barnwood I will start building some more houses soon.
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    • 4/10/2008 10:42 PM Duane wrote:
      I see some inquiries on bluebirds in Banning. I live near a Golf Course and able to hang device in this area.
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    • 4/12/2008 7:49 PM Sully Reallon wrote:
      Duane ~ Bluebirds are east of you in Forest Falls,the golf course will provide everything they need to survive.Remember the saying, " hang a box, and they will come."
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    • 5/5/2008 4:28 AM Bill Pollard wrote:
      I live in the Rossmoor area in North Orange County across from a school ground. I would like to put up a house in or around my yard. What is the best time of the year to do so and is it too late for this year?
      Thanks
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    • 5/5/2008 12:47 PM Beth Flynn wrote:
      Hi, Newcomb Academy is requesting a few bird boxes to place in our school trees this Spring. We are located on the border of Long Beach and Los Alamitos. OUr phone number is 562 493-3596. Thank you. Beth Flynn Principal Newcomb Academy
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    • 5/5/2008 8:48 PM Sharon wrote:
      Here in Santa Barbara I live in a riparian woodland with a stream, lots of native coast live oaks with an abutting large park with an acre of mowed green grass--perfect for bluebird boxes! I have a box by Havahart that I've never hung, but I'll have to hinge it so it can be 'maintained' like I saw you do on Huell Howser's program. What I really need is a Purvis Lifter and another box. Please send me information on how to order and in addition to buying these I'll make a nice donation to your group of wonderful volunteers. Thanks so much for being on the TV program so I could learn so much about a little bird I've always been curious about but never seen. (Now I know how to get my nesting box up high without coaxing a tree trimmer to do it!) Best regards to you.
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    • 5/5/2008 9:23 PM Lina wrote:
      I visit El Dorado Park in Long Beach weekly, and
      saw a flock of mountain bluebirds around the end
      of March, 2008. I would love to help with nesting
      boxes at that location. Also, I will be in N. central Ohio in July, and would like to learn about attracting eastern bluebirds to my Mom's backyard. Her home is located in a rural area near apple orchards.
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    • 5/6/2008 5:36 PM thomas keegan wrote:
      I saw the Huell Hauser show last night and was amazed. I live in Santa Barbara county in the town of Los Olivos. When I moved the Family from Westlake Village to here, we saw Blue Birds every day. Now, it is rare to see one. I have no clue what happened but they are gone. I had a friend of mine build a "Blue Bird" house but all I ever see is a red headed woodpecker attempting to make the opening larger. He has not been a success.
      I love blue Birds. I want to help re-establish them in Los Olivos. I am seldom in Orange County except on business. Is there any one in this area that can aid in this endeaver?
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    • 5/7/2008 9:34 PM Sully Reallon wrote:
      Thomas~ There is a Santa Barbara Bluebird Coodinator that might help you, his bame is Richard Willey [ dick.willey@verizon.net ]
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    • 5/17/2008 12:30 PM Sully Reallon wrote:
      Sharon ~ The So. Cal. Bluebird Club can furnish you with nesting boxes,lifter baskets to monitor bluebirds.Contact us.
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      1. 7/16/2008 9:38 AM James M. Galvez wrote:
        How can In get started deploying nest boxes on my property in San Dimas?
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    • 5/19/2008 5:37 PM Elaine Peters wrote:
      I live above Murphys at 3800feet. Western Blue Birds are nesting in a decorative birdhouse. Now it is very hot and I am wondering if the babies survived. What are the requirements for ideal houses and placements? Where will I find info on these birds? We could build a better birdhouse with a plan.
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    • 6/1/2008 5:35 PM Sully Reallon wrote:
      Hi Elaine, Murphys, nice area. 1.The chicks don't like it too hot,that's one reason why we hang our nesting boxes 10' to 16' in a tree.( cooler there. )2.You will find the ideal house on our web site, click on "how to's" for plans & more info.3.You can find more bluebird info in the Bluebird Monitor's Guide by Cynthia Berger,Keith Kridler,& Jack Griggs. our web site is: [www.socalbluebirds.org]
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    • 7/17/2008 1:22 PM Ron Cooper wrote:
      I've tried reaching you at your email address, but it was undeliverable. Please let me know how to join you and how to get birdhouses.

      Thanks, Ron
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