Today there is plenty of sunshine. I was able to capture very clearly both Bluebird parents doing their chores.
Following that both parents fed their babies and checked, but no fecal sac was retrieved. They flew away to look for more food.
One more trip for Bluebird father. Maybe Father’s Day is not celebrated in the realm of birds.
Incidentally, once they fledge, young Bluebirds will not produce fecal sacs.
bluebrightly said:
What a joy, they are just so colorful!
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neihtn2012 said:
They do have the nicest blue colors!
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Another series of beautiful photos, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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Gunta said:
Good news about the diaper duties ending with fledging. I bet the parents will be greatly relieved! I can’t think of too many human dads who might do fecal sac duties. š
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neihtn2012 said:
You are probably right, but one never knows.
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littlepiecesofme1 said:
I love the flight pictures. Great captures
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! Glad you like them.
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Lignum Draco said:
Lovely photos. You definitely have a naturalist’s eye. I’m learning from you.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much!
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Emma Cownie said:
I’m impressed that the fathers are just as involved as the mothers… it’s always the way in the animal kingdom!
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neihtn2012 said:
In the animal kingdom, the males are well trained! š
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Emma Cownie said:
Its makes sense from a survival point of view to have two helpers, yet larger animals, like lions leave all the work to females.
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TCast said:
Amazing photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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C.S. Young Jr. said:
The bluebirds in flight are quite amazing!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you C.S.!
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cindy knoke said:
Very nice!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cindy!
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Cayenne said:
excellent shots š
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cayenne!
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lolaWi said:
awesome shots! the time and patience you spent on these are amazing!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! It helps that the birdhouse is not too far from our deck.
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Robert said:
Such amazing bird in flight captures!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Robert!
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