Both Bluebird parents have been very active bringing food to the young ones. Just this morning, the mother flew to the nest hole with a dark orange caterpillar.
As soon as that was done, she flew out with a fecal sac from one of the baby Bluebirds.
The male Bluebird came next with a bright green caterpillar.
Then the female followed that with another caterpillar.
And she again had to carry out another fecal sac.
In front of our house we have another birdhouse which was taken over by a breeding pair of Carolina Chickadees. A few days ago, the parent Chickadees were very active bringing food to the young ones and performing fecal sac duties.
One day I saw a House Wren inspecting the nest.
House Wren are known to take over other birds’ nests, but in this case nothing happened and I think the young birds were able to fledge successfully. There is no activity at the nest today, but I will keep watching from time to time.
SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀️ said:
Wonderful 💕
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bayphotosbydonna said:
These are stunning captures, Hien! ❤ ❤ ❤
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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Lignum Draco said:
Great photos. It must be a wonderful pleasure to see your birdhouses put to good use.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! t took a few years, but now they are being used by the birds.
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RV John said:
You got some nice bird action going on there Hien, Great photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, John!
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Wonderful photos .. much bird activity at your place 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
With a regularly stocked bird feeder, we do see many birds in our backyard. Thanks, Julie!
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lolaWi said:
beautiful captures! delightful as well! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you so much!
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Aletta - nowathome said:
Stunning photos Hien!!!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Aletta!
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Mohammad Mahloujian, Stockholm Sweden said:
Beautiful and excellent shots of nice bird
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much, Mohammad!
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Mohammad Mahloujian, Stockholm Sweden said:
pleasure is mine to be inspired by your beautiful photos
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Emma Cownie said:
It’s all go! Great photos.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you so much, Emma!
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Robert said:
Wow amazing photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Robert!
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bluebrightly said:
Wow, terrific observations and photos! I’ve seen pictures of birds removing fecxal sacs but I’ve never seen that myself. Staying home ha had its benefits!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Lynn! You are right about having to stay home. I could have missed many of these scenes if I spent time going around the state looking for the perfect shot.
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T Ibara Photo said:
Mama and Papa Bluebird have been very busy! Much respect to all parents who take care of their young. I loved each moment 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Takami! Those Bluebird parents have been working very hard, catching and bringing food to their children every half hour. I wonder when they have time to feed themselves!
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Eliza Waters said:
Terrific captures, Hien! Spring is such a wonderful time for observing wildlife.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Eliza! The baby Bluebirds should be fledging soon and hopefully I will be ready for those moments too.
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Irene, Heaven's Sunshine said:
Fantastic images. Love your photography. 😊
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Irene!
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katelon said:
Wonderful photos! I love the action shots 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Glad you like them, Katelon! Thanks!
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nhi nghiem said:
Great shots
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks, Anh Nhi!
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milfordstreet said:
Excellent capture!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Chris!
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