View allAll Photos Tagged bluebird
I just love when the bluebirds visit. Although, the ones that are visiting now are going to have to get used to me. None of them are as friendly as the original couple that used hang out. That's on me though, I haven't been out playing as much over the last year and then some.
A Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) oversees his territory from the vantage point of a fencepost surrounding a pasture east of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
9 June, 2011.
Slide # GWB_20110609_3518.CR2
Use of this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission is not permitted.
© Gerard W. Beyersbergen - All Rights Reserved Worldwide In Perpetuity - No Unauthorized Use.
This image was taken a couple of days ago when we had a very nice all day rain. I say very nice because this is our dry season and rain is certainly a welcome sight during the dry season.
Lady and Mr. B took turns perching above the swing feeder then moving on to a different feeder to eat. What odd behavior you say? Not really, they were just letting me know that the feeder was empty and they would appreciate a refill.
But it’s cold and rainy out there I proclaimed. I don’t want to go out and fill feeders. Yet my beautiful visitors continued their request all the while allowing me to photograph them through the window.
Therefore, after a little coaxing, I did indeed go out and fill the feeder. I also topped off the rest of them so I wouldn’t have to go back out in the rain.
Have a terrific Tuesday, happy snapping.
A Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) female resting on a rustic barb wire fence on the edge of a pasture near Beaverhill Lake east of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
17 May, 2018.
Slide # GWB_20180517_0339.CR2
Use of this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission is not permitted.
© Gerard W. Beyersbergen - All Rights Reserved Worldwide In Perpetuity - No Unauthorized Use.
This little beauty is from the first successful brood of bluebirds in my yard this year. The bluebirds have more eggs in the nest that should hatch any day now.
I hope you have a wonderful day, happy snapping.
Singing away on a branch on top of his territory. Very happy with this shot, taken as the clouds began to roll in and the light began to fade.
A female Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) perched on a rusty barbed wire fence along a pasture east of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
17 May, 2018.
Slide # GWB_20180517_0349.CR2
Use of this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission is not permitted.
© Gerard W. Beyersbergen - All Rights Reserved Worldwide In Perpetuity - No Unauthorized Use.
A female Mountain Bluebird (Scalia currucoides) perched on a low shrub growing in the sandy soil of the Great Sandhills southeast of Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
18 May, 2018.
Slide # GWB_20180518_1233.CR2
Use of this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission is not permitted.
© Gerard W. Beyersbergen - All Rights Reserved Worldwide In Perpetuity - No Unauthorized Use.
Or, he could be giving signs for the next baseball pitch. I was told by a bluebird expert that they do communicate with wing flashes. This sequence seems to show something deliberate with the leg lifts and the wing position. I didn't see the female at the time, but I'm sure she was watching from a nearby tree.
This was taken a couple years ago, but they are back. I have seen Robins, Western Meadolarks and these wonderful Mountain Bluebirds. Spring is on its way!!!! :-)
I watched the last group fly the coop this weekend. It was a great year with four nests of bluebirds and two chickadees using the three bluebird boxes I have. Have a great week my friends! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEf0_GoBris
Male Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) roosting on a thin post along the fence line bordering a pasture on the south side of Islet Lake east of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
15 May, 2017.
Slide # GWB_20170515_7663.CR2
Use of this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission is not permitted.
© Gerard W. Beyersbergen - All Rights Reserved Worldwide In Perpetuity - No Unauthorized Use.
"Historically, the Mountain Bluebird depended for nest sites on forest tree cavities excavated by woodpeckers. Today, many Mountain Bluebirds breed in artificial nest boxes, which tend to be situated in more open areas and have smaller openings to keep out marauders and bad weather. Most of what we know about Mountain Bluebirds comes from studies of these human-made nesting sites."
A male Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) relaxing on the edge of an open meadow while waiting for an opportunity to feed on some unsuspecting insect. This meadow is near Islet Lake west of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
9 June, 2011.
Slide # GWB_20110609_3531.CR2
Use of this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission is not permitted.
© Gerard W. Beyersbergen - All Rights Reserved Worldwide In Perpetuity - No Unauthorized Use.
I had the pleasure of watching a brood of bluebirds fledge this Spring. When the young fledged Mom disappeared. Not sure what happened to her, but Dad was left all alone trying to feed 4 young. We have had little to no rain for over a month and conditions are very dry. I wasn't sure there would be enough bugs available for Dad to adequately feed them all. I went out and bought a big bag of dried mealworms to help him out. He was very busy but all four are grown and have started to fend for themselves.
We watched this Mountain Bluebird go through an extensive preening routine which included this unusual maneuver.
Perched on a barbed wire fence in Custer State Park, South Dakota.
I may not be able to comment much today. Will be away from my computer most of the day.
The bluebirds did not have a successful year raising young in my yard this year. However, it seems as if bluebirds in general had a good year. It's rather late in the season for fledglings but there are two little boy blues visiting the yard with their parents. They do not visit each day to my knowledge but they do visit often.
With a bit of luck a bluebird couple will decide to take up nesting in the yard in the spring. I certainly hope so, it's always such a joy watching them.
Have a terrific Thursday and happy snapping.
Bluebird on a Rain Bird in the rain.
------------------------------ JESUS ✝️ SAVES-------------------------------
7 Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me WILL BE SAVED. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to STEAL and KILL and DESTROY; I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the FULL. (John 10:7-10)
Jesus came to bring spiritual LIFE to the spiritually dead and set the captives FREE! FREE from RELIGION, ERROR and outright LIES, so they might serve THE LIVING GOD! In SPIRIT and in TRUTH! Because JESUS LOVES YOU! ❤️ ✝️ ❤️
For the best Biblical teaching in the last 2 centuries! Please listen to and down load these FREE audio files that were created with YOU in mind. It's ALL FREE, if you like it, please share it with others. ❤️
archive.org/details/PeopleToPeopleByBobGeorgeFREE-ARCHIVE...
CLICK THE LETTER "L" TO ENLARGE OR
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE.
My THANK'S in advance to all who fave and/or comment on my photos I very much appreciate it! ❤️
© All Rights reserved no publication or copying without permission from the author.
I got lucky this morning. The sun had just reached the perch (about 9am) and the bluebird flew in a minute later. I was still in shade. Either he didn't know I was there or he didn't care...too busy looking for bugs.
My Eastern Bluebirds are nesting again! I assume this is the same pair that has used this nest box every year for the last 3 years. I see a pair of Bluebirds quite often so I'm pretty sure they live around here permanently.
That perch should look familiar, as mentioned in my previous post the pair of birds often sat on the same branch bouncing up and down to feed. Unfortunately never at the same time, but no complaints whatsoever! Also note that this image is far more dramatic as the sun just hid behind the clouds in this shot!
A pretty female bluebird sits atop a frosty shrub. It had snowed the night before, and there was frost everywhere.
I was sitting on the ground watching all these young Mountain Bluebirds fly and play when one landed right above me. A storm was rolling in and this one seemed to sense what was about to come....thunder and lighting. We all took cover! :)
It has been a great summer of clouds and storms....I'm looking forward to what Fall will bring.
Happy Friday all and have a great weekend!
A female Mountain Bluebird (Scalia currucoides) brings a morsel to the growing young in the nest box located on a fence post next to a pasture west of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
9 June, 2011.
Slide # GWB_20110609_3800.CR2
Use of this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission is not permitted.
© Gerard W. Beyersbergen - All Rights Reserved Worldwide In Perpetuity - No Unauthorized Use.
Vaughn saw a scarlet tanager in the yard. I got my camera and went out to see if I could get it. Mama bluebird led me on a merry chase, instead.
I get so excited when the blues fly in for the bird show. They are getting used to me and the camera. They will even come sit on a branch near me now and they do not flee when I click the camera. There are three boys and a lovely girl visiting throughout the day. I am sure they were raised here. I wish it was possible to put up more than one bluebird box so they could all raise families here in the spring. However, it is my understanding that during breeding season they are very territorial and my backyard is not large enough for a second box.
Enjoy your week ahead, happy snapping.