Restoring Nesting Habitat

The Western bluebird (Sialia mexicana) is a beautiful migrating blue and sienna-colored thrush. Bluebirds prefer to build their nests in hollowed-out spaces in trees, and have long nested in Prairie Oaks in prairie habitats in the Pacific Northwest.

However, as their preferred habitats have disappeared bluebirds have become an increasingly rare resident in our prairies and landscapes. By sourcing wooden nest boxes and strategically placing them on trees in prairies around the South Sound, we hope to create attractive nesting areas and rebuild our population of this magnificent bird.

Planting Prairie Oak Trees

Prairie oak trees are the primary habitat for nesting Western Bluebirds. These slow growing trees are critical to the survival of these magnificent birds and we hope to support the planting of Prairie Oak Trees in collaboration with conservationists and local landowners.

Educating Youth About the Prairie

Randy’s passion carries on to educating youth about these sensitive birds and the need to protect their habitat along their migration routes. He takes the time to bring children on his prairie birding adventures to carry his work forward with the next generation.