Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team (GOERT)

Bring Back the Bluebirds Project

Through habitat enhancement, stewardship, and translocations, we are re-establishing a breeding population of Western Bluebirds to Garry Oak habitats in Southern Vancouver Island. We have established over 200 nest boxes in Garry Oak habitat to replace tree cavities lost through development. Volunteers and staff maintain and monitor these boxes. Families of Western Bluebirds are brought here from a healthy population in Washington and released in suitable habitat.