Have you ever marveled at the sight of a sky-blue bird that is the sign of happiness? Once very rare in Ohio, eastern bluebirds have made an astonishing comeback thanks to nest boxes placed in fields and meadows.

You can learn how to monitor nest boxes at the Bluebirder’s Meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center.

Topics covered include bird and nest identification, and how to fill out a monitor data sheet. Armed with identification skills and data sheets, you can join the volunteers who keep tabs on the birds that use nest boxes by walking a short route each week.

It only takes about an hour, plus you get to see wildlife up close and help the park. We have recently updated all our nest box trails to make them easier to walk.

All programs are offered free of charge. For more information about this program and to register, please call the Corps Park Ranger at 513-797-6081.

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center is located at 2185 Slade Road just off state Route 222 about five miles south of Batavia. Note: if you use Map Quest or GPS receiver, the Visitor Center is located about 1 ½ miles further on Slade Road, past the Main Dam and Corps Boat Ramp.