Bluebirds back in San Francisco - first time in almost 70 years

[Kadie]

Posted on Sat, Jun. 04, 2005

Bluebirds back in San Francisco

Associated Press


SAN FRANCISCO - Out of the blue, they're back.

For the first time in almost 70 years, the western bluebird is nesting in San Francisco again.

A pair of the birds were spotted in the Presidio in February. Now, they appear to be tending to as many as five chicks in a nest in a Monterey cypress. The young 'uns could start learning to fly in another week.

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Their return is attributed by ecologists to the restoration of native dune plants in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes the Presidio.

"The fact that they're back in San Francisco shows that we can make it happen," said Arthur Feinstein, conservation director of Golden Gate Audubon.

more...
http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/11817228.htm

[Kat45]

1. That's great! I'm glad to hear it.

[mitchtv]

2. Great news!

I had a small flock nest every year in my Sonoma Valley farm. They are a true joy to see.I counted 16-18 a few years ago. That was just across from SF.