The Bermuda Audubon Society is holding its annual bluebird nest-box construction workshop at Government House.

Participants in the workshop will work alongside expert nest box builders and learn how to construct and site a bluebird nest box for best results.

Boxes completed during the workshop will be offered for local sale, proceeds going towards bluebird conservation efforts.

Society president, Jennifer Gray said: "Anyone can attend and families are particularly welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

"All materials will be provided, but please bring a hammer. This is the time of the year to start putting boxes up in your garden.

"You will be given full instructions on how to monitor your box, which is crucial if you want to keep the sparrows out and raise some bluebird chicks."

Audubon member Andrew Dobson said: "Bluebirds no longer nest in natural tree cavities due to the loss of cedar trees and competition from kiskadees, starlings and sparrows.

"The bluebird nest box scheme was started about 50 years ago. The native Eastern Bluebird is now totally dependent on nest boxes to breed."

Interested persons should enter via the Langton Hill entrance and take the first turning on the left. For more information email info@audubon.bm.

The workshop is free, but donations are welcome.

It is being held tomorrow at 9.30 a.m., hosted by Society patron, Governor Sir Richard Gozney.