North Carolina Bluebird Society (NCBS) members receive access to the current Bluebird Notes news report, which is published quarterly. Past issues below, from the summer of 2017 to the spring of 2023, were created by our current Webmaster/Newsletter Editor, Glenda Ryan.
Bluebird Notes include helpful bluebird information, tips, stories, and pictures. All publications showcase the value people receive from helping bluebirds and other songbirds, with some items of interest per edition pointed out below to help you find your preferred material quickly. We hope you find education, inspiration, and cheer in all of the newsletters.
Happy Reading & Happy Bluebirding!
Autumn – September 2023
- Honoring 2 new NCBS Lifetime Members.
- Bluebirds Helping Bluebirds … Reports & pictures of
juvenile bluebirds feeding fledglings. - Tribute to Bluebird Lady from Garner … Honoring
Diane Woerner Mitchell & her dedication to bluebirds. - Wake County is Strong Bluebird Area. NCBS booths at area events helps spread the word about Blues.
- Healing: Crafting Bluebird Nest Boxes … Working on
bluebird nest boxes helps man deal with grief. - Towhees … Interesting Birds of Autumn Color.
- Nest Box Success in Polk County … Heartwarming
bluebird story shared from Vange LaMore. - Catawba County Bluebird Greetings
Summer – June 2023
- Meet the New President — Iris J. Senzig
- Meet Your Vice-President — Lloyd Young
- Catawba County Board Member Retiring After 15 Years of Service
- NCBS Salutes Retiring Wake County Coordinator
- Randy Senzig — Education Director
- 2023 Annual Meeting from Ground Level
- NCBS County Coordinators Meet at Haw River State Park Conference
- What’s Inside a Nest Box Monitoring Kit?
- NC Mountain Bluebird: Creative Nesting
- Induction of Four Outstanding NCBS Members into our Hall of Fame
- Chuck Bliss, joined in late 1980s; instrumental in steady growth of NCBS
- Joye Stephenson, long-time member, outstanding program presenter, bluebird lover
- David and Kay Hindsley, joined in 1980s, superior organization skills
- Jack Finch noted for extraordinary bluebird conservation efforts and the Bailey nest box
Spring – March 2023
- Woodworking for Bluebirds
- Brown-headed Nuthatch
- Bluebirds Across North Carolina
- Our Huge Oak Tree & Our Bluebirds
- Birds of a Feather
- Bluebird Presentation at East Regional Library in Knightdale
- Bluebirds Topic of Discussion at Raleigh Garden Club
- Introduction to Bluebirds for Green Thumb Garden Club in Wake Forest
- Help with Mockingbirds Harrassing Bluebirds
- Up Close Photos of Durham Bluebirds from Nest Box Camera
Winter – December 2022
- Plans for 2023 Conference at Haw River State Park
- Bluebirds in the Schoolyard
- Bluebirds Nesting in an RV
- 2022 Nesting Data Survey Data & Comments
- Bluebird Health & Safety: Winter Feeding Tips
- Bluebird Booth at Autumn Fesitval in Cary
- Bluebird Exhibit at Duke Homestead Family Farm Animal Day
Autumn – September 2022
- Extensive Effort by County Coordinators: Working on Bluebird Conservation Across North Carolina
- Milestone: Glenda Ryan celebrates 15 year anniversary as NCBS Webmaster
- Purple Martin: Another Cavity-Nester that needs help
- Cherokee County Garden Club Promoting Nest Boxes
- Bluebird Population Flourishing in Clay County
Summer – June 2022
- Good Neighbors: Bluebirds & Tree Swallows
- 2022 Conference @ Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Scotland Neck
- Photo Memories: A Day with Birds, Birds, Birds!
- 4 Hall of Fame Awards: Ken Kernodle, Helen Munro, Bill Satterwhite, Ray Welch
- New NCBS Team Members and Roles
- Spectacular Saturday Garden Festival @ JC Raulston Arboretum
- Bluebird Booth @ Cary Herb Fest held at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center in Cary
Spring – March 2022
- 2021 Nest Box Survey Report: Data & Comments
- Highlighted Cavity-Nester: Tufted Titmouse … with a cute baby picture
- Tribute to Bluebird Lady of Durham
- Nest Box Tips from Pennsylvania Bluebird Society
- Welcome 2 New Coordinators: Jean Sprague (Gaston & Mecklenburg Counties) and Dave Kilpatrick (Moore County)
- Cavity-Nest Songbirds of Bahama from Elke Hoffman
- Oscar’s Window View: Bluebirds, Titmice, Chickadees, Wrens, & Nuthatches
- Mr. & Mrs. Bluebird in a Tree: by Edward Rivers of Montgomery County
- Good & Bad News from Oscar’s Window Views
Winter – December 2021
- Nest Boxes Near Water Attract Tree Swallow Residents by George Kaye, Macon County
- Bluebirds of Hendersonville by Nick Ponzio
- Songbirds of Apex, NC by Glenda Ryan & Tammi Smith
- Brown-Headed Nuthatch
Fall – September 2021
- House Wrens
- Monitoring Tips from Polk County
- Nash County: Snakes in Nest Boxes
Summer – June 2021
- Carolina Chickadees on the Bluebird Trail
- Bluebirds and Black Bears
- White-Breasted Nuthatch of Biltmore Lake
- Oscar’s Window View: Education of Nest Box Activity from Kitty looking outside to his backyard
Spring – March 2021
- Nest Box Roofs
- Monitoring Tips from NABS
- Cavity-Nesters: Chickadees, Nuthatches, Titmice, Wrens
Winter – December 2020
- Unique Idea to Help Durham Birds Secure Food
- 2020 Nest Box Data Survey Report & Comments
- Bluebird History / Spring Preparation Tips from NABS
Fall – September 2020
- Rose Breasted Grossbeak Spotted in Cleveland County
- Nesting Site Tips from NABS
- Bluebirds Offer Inspiration & Hope during Pandemic
Summer – June 2020
- Honoring 100 Year Birthday of Extraordinary Bluebird Man
- Top Way to Help Bluebirds: Nest Boxes, Nest Boxes, Nest Boxes
- Help for Durham Bluebirds to Outsmart Sneaky Snakes
Spring – April 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions – Answers from NABS website
- NCBS Partners with Duke for Nest Box Project
- Mordecai Park, Raleigh, New Year’s & Christmas Eve Bluebird Sightings
Winter January 2019
- Nest Box Tips from Past President, Ray Welch
- Cold Weather Tips for Songbirds
- 2019 Nest Data Survey Report & Comments
Fall – October 2019
- Bluebird Booth at Farm Animal Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
- Autumn View: Coastal Birds
- Nest Box Maintenance / Repair Checklist Suggestions
Summer – July 2019
- Bluebirds in the City: Mordecai Historic Park is Scenic
Wonderland for Bluebirds - NCBS Member, Wayne Bray, Honors Local Heroes and Spreads His Love For Bluebirds
- Haw River State Park Conference: Special time to reconnect and meet fellow bluebirders!
Spring – April 2019
- Bluebird Conservation Couples
- Wonderful Sights of Baby Bluebirds
- Common Nestbox Concerns and Solutions from Ray Welch, Past President
Winter – December 2018/January 2019
- Winterizing for Bluebirds
- 2018 Nest Box Data Survey Report & Comments
- Food for Bluebirds in Winter
Fall – October 2018
- Bluebird Expert of Forsyth County: Bill Abbey’s Memories of First Bluebird Sight
- Midwest Bluebirds: Photos from Donald Ryan of Houston, Indiana
- Songbirds of Many Colors: NC Mountain Wrens, Hoosier Titmouse & Chickadee
Summer – July 2018
- Baby Blue Photo Show – Buncombe & Cleveland Counties
- Celebrating 25+ years of Bluebird Conservation Work – Mr. Bill Satterwhite
- Nestbox Survey Data 2017
Spring – April 2018
- Bluebird Fledgling Spring Parade – Cleveland County
- Bluebird Booth at Yates Mill Park, Raleigh
- Celebration at Bluebird City (home of Mr. Bill Satterwhite)
Autumn 2017/Winter 2018
- Songbirds from Jim Kunkle’s Yard in Cleveland County
- Winter Wonderland for Bluebirds of Buncombe County by Russ Bauman
- Nestboxes of Knightdale Park
- Haw River State Park Bluebird Trails
Summer – September 2017
- Bluebirds of Summer – Photos by Russ Bauman, Buncombe County
- Welcome New Board Members: Kay Cameron & Jim Burke
- Bluebird Presentation at Carolina Arbors Garden Club by President Ken Kernodle
- Bluebirds of Shelby from Jim Kunkle, Cleveland County
- Common Nestbox Concerns and Solutions from Ray Welch, Past President
- An Unusual Friendship: Mother Robin & Juvenile Bluebirds from Russ Bauman of Biltmore Lake
- Nest Boxes at Mordecai Historic Park in Raleigh by Glenda Ryan
- Glenda Ryan’s 10 Year Anniversary as Webmaster
- Nest Boxes are Key to Bluebird Survival
Feel free to share your thoughts about any of the newsletters or Web content. Your suggestions, ideas, stories and photos are always welcome.
Glenda Ryan, Knightdale
Webmaster/Editor
editor@ncbluebird.org
919-802-1241
Archives of Older Newsletters
Check out Bluebird Notes published by Past Editors per links below:
- Cheryl Gay (Garner)
- Risa Jarman (Winston-Salem)
- Helen Munro (previous Moore County resident, now in Texas)
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