In harsh weather, however, they seek protection. In this storm, Eastern bluebirds — the species ... of birds that roosted there out of the cold (the old nest had been removed and that box ...

and several severe winters in the East that prevented some populations of eastern bluebirds from feeding on berries, a favorite cold weather food source, knocking back this species in some areas.

Radel, who has checked on and cared for bluebirds for 36 years, said their up-and-down cycle has been more persistent in recent years. The deadly weather isn't always elsewhere either. A cold ...

It looks like it’s going to be another cold spring here in central Wisconsin and in the Northwoods. Eastern bluebirds have been sighted in central Wisconsin so folks, rightly so, become very ...

Eastern bluebirds, in particular, got a boost from a birdhouse-building program. And feeders full of seeds, suet and mealworms help backyard birds weather the ever-shortening cold season.

Those who work with bluebirds are excited to see the birds back. However, many are nervous that a late-spring cold spell ... attempt is usually made when the weather warms up.

Optimal weather patterns enabled BRAW members to account for over 32,000 bluebirds fledged ... “That was our peak year,” he said. Since then, cold, rainy springs have reduced the number ...

They're also watching for the impact of predators and harsh weather on the nests and birds. Bluebirds need a cavity for nesting, such as rotted holes in trees. But they don't like to be in the ...