Wrapping up 2024: Nesting season insights from Trail Monitors' Annual Reports

As we bid farewell to another productive nesting season, it's the perfect time for some important housekeeping!

Now is the ideal opportunity to clean out MBTCS nest boxes and drop-down the floorboards, ensuring we remove any chance for unwelcome mice that may want to take up residence through the winter season.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who already submitted their annual reports for the 2024 season. Your diligent efforts help us maintain a clear picture of our local ecosystems and contribute significantly to our ongoing conservation initiatives.

For those who haven't yet sent in reports, please remember to do so by the end of September. Your input is invaluable, whether you actively monitored this season or not.

As Joe Michielsen, MBTCS board member and data compiler, emphasizes, it's crucial that we receive information on all MBTCS boxes. These details are essential for our records and help guide our strategies for the upcoming seasons.

Additionally, any updates regarding your status as a Monitor are important.

Please inform Steven Shumborski, MBTCS Trail Master, if you're pausing your monitoring activities, retiring, or if there are any changes in your contact details. Keeping our communication lines up-to-date ensures that we can stay connected and informed as a community.

Once again, thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm throughout the nesting season. Your contributions make a significant difference in our conservation efforts. Let's continue to work together to make a positive impact for the Bluebirds!