Buffeted Bluebird
I think the bird's name might have been Jimmy Buffeted. LOL. It was quite windy on this day, with gusts that caused the birds to react quickly to avoid being toppled over.
This beautiful male was checking to see if the birdbox it was perched on was suitable for nesting. It must have been, as he did a bit of house cleaning, removing what looked to be old fecal matter.
Although hard to see in this shot, I believe the bird has a parasite in its right naris (nostril), possibly a mite.
Buffeted Bluebird
I think the bird's name might have been Jimmy Buffeted. LOL. It was quite windy on this day, with gusts that caused the birds to react quickly to avoid being toppled over.
This beautiful male was checking to see if the birdbox it was perched on was suitable for nesting. It must have been, as he did a bit of house cleaning, removing what looked to be old fecal matter.
Although hard to see in this shot, I believe the bird has a parasite in its right naris (nostril), possibly a mite.