Is it important to monitor bluebird boxes and keep records of their activities?
Monitoring is the very heart of the bluebirding experience. The monitoring of bluebird nest boxes is very important, whether you have just one or two boxes, or a trail consisting of many. By monitoring the nest boxes on a weekly basis, you will be able to keep track of all that goes on in and around your boxes. You will also be able to make repairs to boxes as needed. Monitoring on a regular basis will also enable you to reduce potential problems with competitors of the box, as well as parasites and predators. In addition to ensuring that your bluebird trail is successful, monitoring enables you to keep records of bluebird productivity. By keeping records, you will be able to determine which boxes are successful for bluebirds, and which ones may have problems with predators or competitors. You will also get satisfaction from knowing how many birds successful fledged from the boxes you are maintaining. The data you collect are also used by bluebird organizations and researchers to track
