Eastern Bluebird
The recovery of the Eastern bluebird [in Arkansas] is a remarkable success story.
Bluebirds have made a dramatic comeback in Arkansas from drastic declines several decades back.
A bluebird is a longtime symbol of happiness, good health and hope in North America.
"Adult male bluebirds are just sky blue even on a gray dreary day."
Dan Scheiman, Bird Conservation Director for Audubon Arkansas says three decades ago, almost no bluebirds were left in Arkansas.
Bluebird populations declined because of habitat loss, but thanks to man-made conservation efforts, they've made a comeback.
"Bluebirds have made a comeback in Arkansas and across their range because we have banned DDT, which was responsible for a lot of nest failures and also harmed the insects the bluebirds needed."
Eastern Bluebird
The recovery of the Eastern bluebird [in Arkansas] is a remarkable success story.
Bluebirds have made a dramatic comeback in Arkansas from drastic declines several decades back.
A bluebird is a longtime symbol of happiness, good health and hope in North America.
"Adult male bluebirds are just sky blue even on a gray dreary day."
Dan Scheiman, Bird Conservation Director for Audubon Arkansas says three decades ago, almost no bluebirds were left in Arkansas.
Bluebird populations declined because of habitat loss, but thanks to man-made conservation efforts, they've made a comeback.
"Bluebirds have made a comeback in Arkansas and across their range because we have banned DDT, which was responsible for a lot of nest failures and also harmed the insects the bluebirds needed."