Western Bluebirds are a small thrush that can sometimes be found in backyard nest boxes. As this male Western Bluebird flies up to the entrance of the nestbox the chicks get very excited. Sometimes, if you sit quietly and listen, you can observe a lot in your own backyard!
Tune into KRCB.org (104.9 FM Sonoma County) to listen for the current segment. Ear to the Wild is a short interstitial segment aired somewhat randomly throughout the day between other programs. They use shorts and postcards to fill airtime during breaks from Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Also during their music programing, as needed. Greta Mart tends to air them during her show around 4:47 or 5:47.
Check out these links for more information about the Western Bluebird:
The Press Democrat: Springtime antics of colorful songbirds fill Sonoma County backyards
All About Birds: Western Bluebird