The Eastern Bluebird is one of the prettiest birds with its vivid blue and rusty colors, at least for the males. As usual for birds, the females are gray and not as noticeable in the wild. It’s a bird I have not been able to photograph successfully until now, despite putting out four Bluebird houses around our backyard. House Wrens usually end up taking over those birdhouses and I have not yet found a way to discourage them from doing so.
Today, I was photographing some yellow Magnolia flowers when a male Eastern Bluebird flew by and perched not more than 10 feet (3 m) from me. It stayed there for a while, perhaps checking out a nearby birdhouse, and allowed me to take the following photos.
Tiny said:
Beautiful pictures of this colorful bird!
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Beautiful! I bet that was exciting … and that blue 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
This is the peak of the breeding season, so all the birds are putting on their best plumage colors. The Bluebird is the best looking one, I think.
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Maggie said:
Wonderful photos . I am glad you were at the right place at the right time.
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neihtn2012 said:
I think this Bluebird took residence in one of the birdhouses I put up near the tree. I’ve been seeing it there for several days now. The House Wren took over another birdhouse. Thank you for commenting!
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dawnkinster said:
These are beautiful! I LOVE bluebirds. We have them here but they’re hard to get a good shot of, they hardly ever sit still! Your images are simply perfect.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! You are right about these birds never sitting still. I was surprised when the one above spent a minute or two posing for me. 🙂
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Dymoon said:
blue bird of happiness =^_^= how nice !
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neihtn2012 said:
From Wikipedia: “The symbol of a bluebird as the harbinger of happiness is found in many cultures and may date back thousands of years.”
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quietsolopursuits said:
One of my favorite species of birds, but they’re typically so wary of people that photographing them well is difficult. I guess the secret is to hide in a yellow Magnolia and wait for a bluebird to show up to get such great images as you have.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! That surprise visit made my day.
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Miriam Hurdle said:
Perfect shots, Hien. It’s so beautiful and the colors of the feather are so bright and shiny and the lighting is just right.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Miriam! It’s a truly beautiful bird.
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Miriam Hurdle said:
I’k glad he stayed long enough for you to take the beautiful shots.
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RV John said:
Well when you finally did capture your bluebird, you got some stunningly beautiful images!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John! A bit if luck finally came my way. 🙂
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de Wets Wild said:
What a lovely fellow! Holding thumbs that he and his family move into your yard, Hien, so that we can be treated some more!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Dries. Now that I know they are around, I will have to entice him to take residence in one of the four birdhouses.
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Stunning captures, Hien! How lucky for you! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna! I was indeed very lucky.
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Amy said:
Beautifully captured, Hien! How delightful to have this lovely blue bird visiting your beautiful garden.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy! I never expected his sudden visit.
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M.B. Henry said:
I love bluebirds. Beautiful photos.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you M.B.!
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Eliza Waters said:
Such beauty! I hope he sticks around.
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neihtn2012 said:
Me too. He should take residence in one of the four birdhouses.
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pike said:
Beautiful photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Pike!
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dweezer19 said:
These lovelies live in my backyard!!
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neihtn2012 said:
Lucky you! I’ve been looking for them for several years.
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dweezer19 said:
Moving here to Georgia was my first time encountering them, let alone so many. They literally rule the bird feeder. I can never get over how brilliantly blue they are!
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katelon said:
Great photo! So glad he flew by for you 🙂
Beautiful bird.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Katelon! It is a beautiful bird.
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Sukanya Ramanujan said:
Lovely bird and great photographs!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sukanya!
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