Bird Houses
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Did you know that not all birds nest on tree branches? Some birds rely on cavities in the trees for their nest, like our state bird, the Eastern bluebird. The birdhouses you can find throughout the preserve are designed for birds that prefer cavity nesting. The bird houses are seen in pairs because another bird, the tree swallow, nests in tree cavities as well. The tree swallow is territorial within their own species but not to bluebirds so if they take one of the nesting boxes, the second will always be available for bluebirds. Bird watching clubs, like the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club often visit the farm to observe swallows, bluebirds, and the many other kinds of birds the preserve hosts. There are 15 paired birdhouse sites throughout the preserve. Can you find them all?
