Blue Bird Houses on the Dye Course

Back in March of 2009, the Dye Agronomy Team built fifty bluebird boxes and installed them around the course and surrounding lakes. Every winter, members of the Dye Agronomy Team make their way around the plantation to clean out the boxes and prepare them for the spring. This past week, one of our agronomy team members and our resident expert, Mrs. Karen Anderson, traveled around the Dye Course to inspect the condition and locations of all the bluebird boxes. The objective was to position the boxes in areas that will create greater activity within the boxes, but also be visible for the member’s enjoyment. All the boxes were cleaned out, sprayed with a water and bleach mixture, which helps prevent insect infestation, and fitted with a new cotter pin to make it easier to open and close the boxes for cleaning. With the help of Mrs. Anderson, the agronomy team will continue to observe the bluebird boxes throughout the year to make the necessary improvements and additions to create more natural and active environment around the Dye Course.