Sunday, February 22, 2009

A Hint of Spring: Eastern Bluebirds

During my Saturday morning outing I encountered a pair of Eastern Bluebirds cleaning a nest box. At first I thought they were building nest but as I observed their activity I noticed that they were carrying debris from the nest box.




Male Eastern Bluebird



Female Eastern Bluebird

Both Bluebirds were somewhat hesitant to go in the box after I situated myself close by but after a short time they resumed housecleaning.


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11 comments:

  1. ChrisSun Feb 22, 03:58:00 PM EST

    A very nice sighting, congratulation. They are wonderful bird. I would love to see them and get nice pictures of them like that.

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  2. KimSun Feb 22, 05:23:00 PM EST

    I cannot wait to see my first bluebird. I wish I could build houses for them but I get way too many house sparrows in my area. I have to go all the way to the next town to get my fix but it is worth it. I look for them every weekend.

    Really nice photos. Such sweet little birds.

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  3. Ruth's Photo BlogSun Feb 22, 05:26:00 PM EST

    Great shots of these pretty birds.I am waiting for their return to our area.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  4. VALKYRIENSun Feb 22, 06:10:00 PM EST

    What a beautiful bird! I am not a birdwatcher myself, but i enjoy their song and having them around when I walk in the woods! And - sometimes I manage to take a picture also! But the birds in your country are so different from my country!
    A nice week to you!

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  5. AnonymousMon Feb 23, 11:51:00 AM EST

    I stopped and read your blog and looked at the photograph. I just wanted you to know.

    I wish I could get them here. No luck in 45 years.

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  6. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMon Feb 23, 01:24:00 PM EST

    Salty: Your so lucky that these are in the PA mountains.

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  7. AnonymousMon Feb 23, 08:50:00 PM EST

    Are they cleaning out a "regular size" bluebird box? Or is it a box for something else they are using. Entrance hole looks kind of big.

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  8. LeedraTue Feb 24, 01:41:00 PM EST

    And I thought we had to clean them out for them. Top photo is awesome.

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  9. MeggieTue Feb 24, 07:40:00 PM EST

    These are birds that I have not seen at my place. Perhaps I need to be a bit more vigilant. Beautiful colors!

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  10. Ivar ØsttunWed Feb 25, 02:39:00 AM EST

    Great blue color. I enjoy watching your bird photos. I know very little about birds but I have bought me a book so hopefully I will learn more and even try to "shoot" some :-)

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  11. Adrienne ZwartFri Feb 27, 04:34:00 PM EST

    Beautiful!

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