Formed by Lawrence Zeleny in 1978, this nonprofit group is largely credited with “bringing back the bluebird”. By creating and distributing a set of standards for bluebird nesting needs, this organization got the information needed to be good bluebird stewards into the hands of concerned citizens in this country.

Today the group consists of a network of over 45 Bluebird Societies across the continent that has fledge literally millions of baby bluebirds.

Many other songbirds benefit from their work as well. Do the bluebirds and yourself a favor, visit their website atwww.nabluebirdsociety.organd get involved.

By Mark McKellar

WINTER 2006