which today has over 600 members and growing.  MBT continues his efforts in the conservation of bluebirds and other cavity nesters by conducting educational programs, distributing educational materials, collecting and sharing nestbox data, and aiding in the development of nestbox trails.  Mountain, Western and Eastern Bluebird nest in Montana and since 1974 MBT trails monitors have recorded fledging over 281,000 bluebirds.  Over 176,750 in the last 10 years.

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What Art Aylesworth started in 1973 by putting out 5 nestboxes for bluebirds grew into a dream of bringing back bluebird populations to the abundance he remembered from his childhood.  His dream with the help of volunteers he recruited grew into Mountain Bluebird Trails, oxes','','img/buttonsMTBLUEBIRDS2_ON_06.gif',1)">

A Western Bluebird Photo by Mountain Bluebird Trails, Inc

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 Start a nestbox trail of your own to bring back the bluebirds in your area. Bluebirds can be found in all 56 Montana counties.

• Monitor and maintain your nestbox trails and report fledging results to MBT.

• Inform and educate friends about our efforts and encourage their support.

For more information: Contact the MBT board members or regional coordinator nearest you for more specific information on how to get started.  (see complete under Board of Directors and Area Coordinators)

HOW YOU CAN HELP … • Support our conservation efforts to preserve the bluebirds and other cavity nesters by joining Mountain Bluebird Trails, Inc. •oxes','','img/buttonsMTBLUEBIRDS2_ON_06.gif',1)">

One of the bluebird trails in Beaverhead National Forest begins in the sage-covered hills above Ruby Reservoir. From the book Bluebirds Forever by Connie Toops.

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VOLUNTEER MONITORS
If you are interested, please contact a board member or an area coordinator closest to you.

You will receive information regarding necessary habitat and assistance in setting up your trail.

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Please Join Us

Individual $10    -     Family $15 

Printable Membership Application

 

Support our conservation efforts, preserve the bluebirds and other cavity nesters and receive:

1. A newsletter four times a year with tips, news and other bluebird information.

2. Nest Box Plans and information on how to get started.
3. Copy of MBT Monitoring Guide.

4. Annual Fledging Reports.

Or if you would just like to make a Donation

Donations are welcome and gratefully accepted.  It is through donations that we can offer various educational programs, publish our members newsletter and build nest-boxes.

Printable Donation Form