Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society SA

Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society (MBTCS) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to studying, conserving, and restoring the natural range of Mountain Bluebirds in Southern Alberta. Drawing on 50 years of experience, the society works to sustain breeding populations by restoring habitat corridors, providing nest boxes, and supporting conservation informed by research and established best practices. Its volunteers have installed and maintain more than 2,700 nest boxes across the region, helping increase available habitat for these birds.

A central part of MBTCS’s work is citizen-science trail monitoring. Volunteers care for nest-box trails, observe bluebird activity, and submit annual reports that contribute to the society’s monitoring and research efforts. MBTCS also provides practical resources, including nest-box building and maintenance guidance, trail maps, monitoring information, and a field guide for people starting or managing a bluebird trail. The organization shares news, research, educational materials, events, and stories from volunteers, and collaborates with an international network of partners to protect critical habitat.