Bluebird nesting box program from The Peninsula Nature Committee
The Peninsula has set up a nest box program in and around the Peninsula neighborhoods and golf course to support nest cavity birds. As an Audobon Certified community, the Peninsula has distinguished itself as a leading steward in wildlife and habitat management. Dead trees are maintained throughout the community with 22 nesting boxes and 3 purple Martin houses currently in place to bolster the numbers of nest cavity birds.
Beyond the beauty of seeing and hearing Eastern Bluebirds, Tufted Titmice, Carolina and House Wrens, and the Black Capped Chickadees, expanded nesting will help us reduce our insect population. Last year alone 24 Bluebirds, 11 Chickadees and 9 Wrens successfully hatched from the boxes. In addition to the above there was even a flying squirrel that set up shop in one of the boxes! At the end of the season, all the results will be submitted to the Cornell Ornithological database.
Let’s hope for a prolific and successful nesting season this year!