Where to catch a glimpse of a mountain bluebird in Alberta this spring
Along a scenic stretch of Plummers Road, which is about 50 kilometres southwest of Calgary, there are dozens of nest boxes where mountain bluebirds make their homes.
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By Carol Patterson
The bluebird of happiness may be more than a fanciful phrase. The more birds that are found in a neighbourhood, the happier people in that community are, according to the European Quality of Life Survey released a few years back.
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And there’s more happy news: A new generation of birdwatchers is taking notice of local bluebirds, helping to ensure these feathered creatures will continue to thrive in the Calgary area.
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