Bluebird Expert/The Bluebird Man of Wake County, Bill Satterwhite, stressed the importance of nest boxes as a key to bluebirds’ future.

Harsh winters, pesticides, and consistently losing natural nesting habitat were some reasons they were once in danger. Additionally, shy bluebirds have to compete with aggressive birds, who take over their nesting sites and food supplies.

With help from humans, bluebirds have rebounded from some of the challenges that greatly reduced their population. But these precious birds need continued assistance, particularly regarding man-made nesting houses. Mr. Satterwhite worried that people would become complacent about the importance of nest boxes for bluebirds.

Check out some information about nest boxes per links below, with much knowledge provided by Mr. Satterwhite.

• Nest boxes: Best locations to install & areas to avoid
• Tips for nest box monitoring
• Keeping your nest box properly maintained

Bill Satterwhite was devoted to bluebirds and provided outstanding conservation on their behalf. Read more about this wonderful man whose love of bluebirds was inspirational in the Summer 2020 Bluebird Notes. This edition was dedicated to Mr. Bill the year of his 100th birthday.

Up to age 102 in 2022, Bill was still doing what he could to help bluebirds, with the assistance of his family and Bluebirder friends. Sadly, he passed away in May 2022. His efforts to help bluebirds still lives on with bluebirds soaring in North Carolina, particularly in the Wake County area. We were honored and blessed to know him.