This is not just a regular guide, it's also a coloring book. Inside, you'll find the basics and more essential to managing bluebirds, including how to protect from predators and invasive bird competition. You're not just reading, pages are filled with illustrations that depict the topic. Color it in while you learn.

This is a great activity for both children and adults to learn together. It's also a great way for kids interested in conservation.

Even seasoned bluebird hosts can enjoy this as a coloring book.

Artwork by Katharine Martin. Images are from her own photography, combining pictures or from memory.

The back cover presents references of many species mentioned inside the book

Content Warnings: This book deals with wildlife conservation and discusses the realities of nature. Some content in this book mentions euthanasia, fatal bird attacks and depredation. Mention of these situations are in the gentlest way possible. This book is recommended for ages 11 and up.

Recommended Media:

We tested different artistic media to see what would work for this coloring book and what does not. It is very important to browse through this list before considering your purchase:

Colored Pencils: Work great with this coloring book.
Colored Pencils with Blending Solvents: This still works, but we recommend using a sheet of paper underneath the page you are working on to prevent bleed-through.
Crayons: Work great with this coloring book. Keep the points sharper for the finer detailed section, and don't worry too much about coloring outside the lines. You can always blend: ).
Water-Based Markers (washable markers)- There is a little bit of bleed-through especially with the color red. We recommend at least one if not two sheets of paper underneath the page you're working on. The bleed-through is not severe but can be distracting when trying to read the words on the other side of the page.