General Meetings & Programs: All About Birdhouses (Nest Boxes)

Presented by Jack Corrigan, Ozark Trails Missouri Master Naturalist and BAS Board Member.
Spring is coming, and our native cavity-nesting birds (bluebirds, chickadees, and more) begin searching for secure sites to raise families. Would you like to help? Birdhouses (or nest boxes) supplement natural cavities, help increase bird populations, and allow close observation. Referencing material from the “All About Birdhouses” section of Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology website, and adding his own expertise, Jack will explore topics such as: features of a good birdhouse, using the “Right Bird, Right House” interactive tool, and installing nest box cameras. This program will prepare you to purchase or build the best houses for each species. Jack has years of experience building, maintaining, and monitoring boxes for a variety of birds, including Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, and Prothonotary Warblers (currently, he has 50 boxes under his care!). Bring your questions and don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert!