The Eastern Bluebird couple nesting in our backyard today made a joint appearance for my camera. It has been at least five years since I put up the first birdhouse, and finally this year Bluebirds are using one of them!
This afternoon, I first saw a male among the crape myrtle branches.
Following the above shot, she flew away, perhaps after seeing a worm or insect on the ground. Bluebirds do not eat from the bird feeder filled with sunflower seeds that I put up for other kinds of birds.
bluebrightly said:
Lucky you! I bet you’re very glad you put that house up. The photos re beautiful.
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neihtn2012 said:
I put up four houses. In years past House Wrens and Carolina Chickadees occupied them, although Bluebirds flew by.
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bluebrightly said:
I think I remember you talking about that here. Nothing wrong with Chickadees and wrens, but Bluebirds!!! Outstanding! 🙂
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
The male has such electric colours .. handsome boy! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
He was so striking, even when compared to his mate!
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Gunta said:
Congratulations of your success with the bluebird tenants! Your patience paid off! We are lucky to get such delightful photos of them.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! It took a few years, but now it’s good to know they are nearby.
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Judy said:
With all my distractions with the healthy community long legged waders around here, I don’t often see, thought they must be there, the song birds. Once in a awhile I see a blue jay though. Your images are so colorful both bird and background…and of course that tangle of branches they seem to navigate so gracefully.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Judy! It took a few years, but finally the Bluebirds are showing up in our backyard.
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RV John said:
Nice captures of the Blue Birds. If you want them to come the the feeders try Mealworms.
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neihtn2012 said:
I am trying mealworms these days, but they have not come close to them yet.
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quietsolopursuits said:
Excellent photos of the bluebirds! They’re common here, and I often see and hear them, but it’s seldom that I can get close enough to them to photograph them.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! The Bluebirds finally gave in this year and occupied one of my birdhouses. 🙂
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Robert said:
Incredible how you capture so many types of birds! It’s like they come to pose for their photo shoot then fly away… ha ha!
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neihtn2012 said:
With the sunflower seeds in the bird feeder, the birds often come for multiple shots!
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AmyRose🌹 said:
Lucky you!! I’ve been looking for these birds!! Gorgeous, Hien!! 🌟🌟🌟
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy!
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Phebie said:
Beautiful birds and pictures! Did they make no noise when they flap their wings?
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neihtn2012 said:
Not any more noise than other birds. Thank you for commenting!
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T Ibara Photo said:
I agree with what has already been said 🙂 And I admit, I do love the subtle colors of the female.
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neihtn2012 said:
You are right, the female is very beautiful in a subtle way.
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milfordstreet said:
Beautiful captures. We rarely see bluebirds. It’s a treat when we spot one. Cheers!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Chris. Maybe you could see more Bluebirds out in the suburbs or countryside around Boston.
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loisajay said:
They were waiting for the price to come down, Hien. After 5 years of waiting, they swooped in for the deal of a lifetime. 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
The four birdhouses I put up were free for the taking. House Wrens helped themselves, then Carolina Chickadees, and now Bluebirds.
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bayphotosbydonna said:
They are adorable together! The male’s breeding plumage is stunning, such a beauty. Wonderful captures, Hien, fingers crossed you’ll be sharing baby-feeding shots soon!
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neihtn2012 said:
I hope you are right Donna, and that I will be able to photograph the young ones also.
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Eliza Waters said:
They are lovely birds. I hear that they love mealworms offered on feeding trays (available at pet stores). It could give you more photo opps. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
I tried mealworms last year. They got eaten by some birds but I did not see them do it. I bought another bag of mealworms and am trying again this year.
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Eliza Waters said:
I hope it works!
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rabirius said:
Beautiful.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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