2015 TRAVIS COUNTRY NEST-BOX SEASON

Since the launch of the TC Birds and Nest-Box Program in April of 2014, we have made great progress.  We now have 35 nest-boxes in place throughout the following greenbelt areas of Travis Country:

BLUE VALLEY 

COMMUNITY GARDEN

HILLTOP POOL

WILD FLOWER PRESERVE

CARRINGTON PRAIRIE

GREENBELT SOUTH OF SENDERO

GREENBELT NORTH OF SENDERO/MAGDELENA

As you go on your walks, watch for the nest-boxes.  They are all painted a green/grey color and each has a number on it. If you notice a problem or any damage to a nest-box.  Please let me know and I will rectify the problem right away. There are 6 different nest-box sizes, each for different species and sizes of birds. The boxes range in size from the smallest for wrens and warblers to the largest for Barred Owls.

All of the nest-boxes are now in place and ready for the beginning of the nesting season which will begin in February for Eastern Screech Owls and continue for the various species into July.

Watch for Bluebirds this year.  We have 3 BlueBird nest-boxes located along the trail in the Wildflower Preserve and are hopeful that will attract these beautiful birds to our neighborhood. The photo of a male Eastern Bluebird which appears below was taken by William H. Majoros.

Photo by William H. Majoros