Twice a day, the female Eastern Bluebird flies out of the birdhouse to preen herself and maybe look around for food. I’ve placed some mealworms on a big oak tree stump, but so far she has not come near them. It has been stormy with lots of rain coming down, which may explain why. In the meantime she has posed gracefully for the camera. First in the afternoon.
Female Eastern Bluebird in the afternoon sun.
Then in the morning.
Female Eastern Bluebird.
Female Eastern Bluebird.
Female Eastern Bluebird.
I have not seen the male bird these past few days, but I am sure he is somewhere nearby protecting her and their nest.
Meanwhile, other birds keep coming to the vegetarian bird feeder.
Male House Finch.
Female House Finch.
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One of the things I miss about moving around so much is watching birds nest and and seeing the chicks come out for the first time. Nice set Hein.
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Thank you John! I am still waiting for the young birds to come out of their nest. Maybe soon.
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Wonderful collection …that house finch is very handsome 🙂
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Thank you Julie!
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Love the female Bluebird captures, she’s a beauty and going to be a great Mama!
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Thank you Donna!
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Great shots, the Male House Finch is my fav – love the profile, it fully features the cool texture and tonality of this guy.
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Thank you C.S.!
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The bluebird does not look well…the puffed out feathers are a sign of this. Most likely the stress of bringing new bluebirds into the world. Nice work!!
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Thank you Michael! The female Bluebird looks ruffled, but the male is still pretty dapper.
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Beautiful images Hien! I’m surprised that the bluebirds haven’t gone for the mealworms, maybe there’s so much natural food around that they are willing to pass up the easy meal. Or, maybe she just wants to stretch her wings after sitting on the nest for so long at a time.
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Thank you Jerry! The first batch of mealworms is now gone, and I put out a new batch. Hopefully, the Bluebirds are eating them, but I have also seen Robins lurking around.
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Beautiful bird pictures.
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Thank you!
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Lovely photos – beautiful light in your garden too!
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Thanks Emma!
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How enjoyable to have colorful bird around in the yard. Beautiful photos, Hien. Good to know the Eastern Bluebirds are well fed.:)
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Thank you Amy!
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Beautiful pictures – I love how fluffy those birds are 🙂
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Thank you!
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I hope the male is okay. I wonder when the eggs will hatch? Perhaps they might go after the mealworms then.
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He is around, I see him occasionally. I don’t dare to open the door of the birdhouse and look to see what is happening inside …
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So pretty, love the second pic of the bluebird 😀
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Thank you!
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Gorgeous captures of these wee birds. wonderful lighting. It must be a joy to watch them.
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Thanks Sue! It is fascinating to watch them, even year after year. 🙂
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