Carol DM
I am continuing with the 365 Photos Challenge and I am now on Day 90.
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I managed to capture this shot from my deck. Was out with my camera and there he was! My favorite bird in the world. The male eastern Bluebird. Each spring they visit my backyard. The female is not as colorful, as always it seems. And she is a little smaller. I put up a house just for them. They use pine straw to build a nest, piece by piece. They lay the eggs. Usually 2-5 eggs, it depends on the female. And all of this depends on the weather as well. I wait. The eggs hatch. Then the babies fly away around 16 days old. But they return every year. And usually they raise 2-3 families each season. I always try to photograph each step of the way, as most of you know. An experience unlike any other. Today was the first time to see a Bluebird. He is scouting the yard making sure it meets his specifics. Soon I will put up the bluebird house for him and his lady. And the process will begin. My Bluebird of Happiness has arrived!
that is a GREAT shot you got of this one,
I think you will really enjoy this video of birds feeding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=433uRWZa1xo
Your Bluebird of Happiness is a very handsome fellow!
Thanks and I think he would agree with you!
Oh Carol, that’s a beautiful photo. I love Bluebirds, they are such gorgeous little birds.
Thank you so much, it was a rare shot, they are hard to capture.
You really are an observer, a lover, and a caregiver for birds, Carol. Always happy to enjoy everything you’ve done for them and tell about them!
How kind Albert. I really am I suppose. Absolutely love nature and these birds just make my day. I will have a lot to tell once the “blue birding” starts with the nest and eggs, etc. You all will get so sick of hearing about these birds. 🙂
If I get sick to hear it later, I’ll tell you, maybe another hundred and fifty years.
You are kind, thank you!
A beautiful picture of a bluebird Carol. Perhaps it will be a bluebird of happiness for you this year my friend.
I almost titled it “Bluebird of Happiness” Andre. I certainly hope you are right. I am due! Thank you my friend.
The bluebird looks very colorful like the colors of Southwest Airlines.
I never thought about that! I love the blue on these birds. My favorite of all.
I have seen a few ads for Southwest Airlines on television recently.
Carol that was beautiful, a remarkable shot of a gorgeous bird !
Thank you Paul, being at the right place at the right time. You have to always have your camera with you!
Such a pretty little bird. Great capture we don’t have Blue birds here
Yes Pamela I love these bluebirds. You will hear and see more about them later.
Such a pretty bird! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Courtney, you know my love for these birds.
I do, that’s great! ?
What a wonderful photo !!!!
Thanks, I wanted to spotlight this beautiful bird!
I read all of them. How could I comment if I wouldn’t read them?
I want’ sure if you meant you read my old posts or just the recent ones. I have so many.
Thank you for commenting!
Very beautiful capture!
Thanks to you Ellie!
What a wonderful photo ! What beautiful colours !
Thank you, they are my favorite bird!
I can see you like animals and flowers at all. And this one is really special .
Yes, there is a deeper story there. I have written about it before.
Yeah, I read it. I read carefully everything you wrote.
Oh ok, I didn’t know you read my other posts.
Thank you!
I’m glad they’re back. You need the fastest way to put the sheath for him and his lady
Yes but it is still a little early to put up the house. Need to wait a couple more weeks.
It’s perfect. I love this bluebird. He should be happy there with his new house!
I hope so Kim. I will have to get rid of all the sparrows that have been feeding on the deck. But I cannot wait!