It cheered my heart to read some happy news in the local Vancouver Island newspaper, The Time Colonist.
There is a coloured picture of a western blue bird that have been extinct for years, The Good News follows.
"The moving costs of Western Bluebirds are high. There's travel, paperwork and permits at the U.S border, temporary aviaries to be used before the birds move to well equipped nesting boxes; naturalists and biologists to help with the transition and ongoing supply of meal worms."
For bird lovers this is exciting news. The first three to five pairs of birds will be brought from Washington state later this spring. The plan is to bring in 90 pairs over the next five years. A critical mass is required to have them breeding.
That is what I call good news. I'm surprised that bluebirds are thriving in Washington and not here. I look forward to seeing them. Do you agree with me that the arrival of bluebirds is wonderful news?
You can find the article in the March 16th edition of The Times Colonist.
Happy birding.
Anita
www.anitabirt.com
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