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they may begin nesting before the end of April. The young hatch during the month
of May and usually 4 to 6 young fledge in the first two weeks of June.The Mountain Bluebird ( Sialia currucoides ) is one of the
most strikingly coloured birds of the Bulkley Valley. The male Mountain Bluebird
can arrive as early as the beginning of March when the ground is still covered
with snow. Depending on the weather
they may begin nesting before the end of April. The young hatch during the month
of May and usually 4 to 6 young fledge in the first two weeks of June.
The Mountain Bluebird has responded well to nestboxes and appear to be more common in the last 10 years than previous years. Older residents said they were quite common in the 1950's and early 60's.
Look at last years Population Graphs.
Our particular nestbox trail is a small one of about 50 paired boxes ( slightly over a hundred boxes in total ). Boxes are found on several scenic rural roads east of Smithers. The most successful boxes are found along Telkwa High Road and Snake Road.
Links for more information:
Canadian Wildlife Service: Mountain Bluebird
Mountain Bluebird Trails: Northern USA Rockies
North American Bluebird Society