Bluebirds in the Snow
by Angela Graham
(Concord NC)
Feeding Bluebirds On Snowy Ground
Eastern Bluebird on the snow covered ground.
I decided to sprinkle some cereal on the ground to see what I could attract and since it had dried apples and nuts in it I saw a pair of bluebirds again that I hadn't seen in a few years.
They're so beautiful!! Then came the snow. It was just perfect timing for photo ops.
Second Bluebird Nesting Ready To Leave Nest
by Pat
(Alabama)
As the title suggest, this was our second nesting this spring, the female is now setting on her third nest this year.
Fledgling on Statue
There were two babies in this nesting who hatched and flew from the nest.
We watched for several days and could see the babies were getting braver by the day and started watching with the camera and were able to catch one as it finally got its wings and left the nest.
It stayed around in the flowers for a time and we were concerned that it would be a tasty treat for a neighborhood Sylvester but I am happy to report that did not happen.
We are now watching the female as she sets on her newest nest and peers out to get fresh air and to keep a watchful eye.
Much to our dismay, the male is no longer with her which makes us wonder what has happened to him.
This seems to be a very comfortable site for the bluebirds, their nesting that we captured on film this past year had a total of five babies who hatched!
Second Year First Babies Fledge
by Jen Bailey
Second Year for our bluebird nestbox. We had two broods with same parents in 2007.
I am attaching photo of 5 baby blues a couple days before fledging.
Babies About Ready to Leave Nest
We enjoyed the entire process of watching the female parent build her nest with her mate "supervising", seeing how many eggs are laid, checking the nestbox each day after baby blues have hatched, and watching the parents feed and take care of their brood.
We named our adult pair Django (male named after a jazz guitarist) and Emily (female named after a female jazz guitarist).
Django and Emily are great parents and are very good at keeping other birds, squirrels, and cats away from their family! Enjoy the photo.
Last Baby Bluebird to Leave Nest
by N J Lawrence
(Williston, Florida)
I had been watching every day since the eggs were laid. After hatching also did a daily check on the babies.
I knew they were getting ready to fly when I checked one morning and by afternoon only this one "little guy" was left.
As they say, "he looks put out" that he has been left all alone.
Fledgling Bluebirds Using Birdbath, A First For Me
by Bill
(Brazoria, TX)
For years I tried to attract purple martins.
I've had four different styles of Martin houses which, over the years, were relocated to different locations on my property.
Eastern Bluebirds made good use of the tall, vacant houses.
I once had three bluebird boxes mounted on fence posts, but snakes and fire ants made rearing young impossible.
Recently I relocated the backyard birdbath for photographic convenience.
During those often long waits for a photo-op, I like sitting in the shade on the back porch.
The day after the relocation, I took my position behind the tripod and prepared for a long sit.
Just minutes later, a bunch of small birds came to the birdbath. My first thought was, "I've never seen birds like these before" and I couldn't identify them.
Then Poppa showed up to supervise the kids' bath, and I knew.
Can you imagine how hard the parents worked to catch enough insects to feed these five young ones?
2012 My First Bluebirds
by Jan
(Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
One year my friends gave me a bluebird house as a thank-you gift for watching their dog over the Christmas break.
It was a lovely house and it took me several years to get around to buying a post and putting it in the yard.
I had never seen a bluebird in my yard and thought I was wasting my time, but I was pleasantly surprised when I noticed a pair of bluebirds coming in and out of the house with material for a nest.
By the end of May, it was obvious that there were babies inside.
I could hear them but was afraid to get to close and upset the parents.
They worked sun up to sun down as a team, carrying a steady stream of food into the house. I would sit on my porch and watch them each afternoon.
When school was out in June, I spent even more time watching them. Until one day they were making a lot of noise, but no longer carrying in food.
Then I got to watch four small birds come out of the house and take their first flight. It was an awesome experience.
4 Bluebird Pairs One Garden
by Garrison
(NW Indiana)
I was in shock recently to discover all four house in my garden were occupied by bluebirds.
Is it common to have this many pairs nesting in this close of proximity.
I first noticed one set and then saw activity in two houses.
Houses in the Garden
I thought it was the same pair, then before knew it all four houses are occupied.
I did learn that The Eastern Bluebird enjoys meal worms...I also discovered so do Raccoons as the devoured an entire cake of worms.
I reside in NW Indiana about 1 mile south of Lake Michigan. I'm Interested in hearing similar stories.
Happy Memorial Day and thank you for your service to all of our vets.
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