Baby Bluebirds

Posted on May 10, 2014 by

I felt like a proud parent today.

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The first brood of baby bluebirds ventured forth from their nest box and I have been so giddy you would have thought one of my own children had taken their first steps. So bear with me as I bombard you with baby pictures.

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The fledglings (that’s what baby birds are called when they leave the nest) spent most of their day with beaks wide open, clamoring for food.

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The dad brought one of the youngsters a worm…

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…and then scolded him when he dropped it.  Don’t you just love his annoyed expression!

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Later, while dad supervised from the perch, the three babies explored the backyard. One found his first worm (though he didn’t quite know what to do with it), one tiptoed into the waterfall, and the other hopped around on the rocks.

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When they were done exploring, it was back to begging for more food. The poor dad looks exhausted.

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I can’t wait for other birds to bring their babies!

About kathydoremus

Wife, mother, daughter, and friend. One who dabbles in writing, thinks in rhyme, and is utterly unable to escape the allure of alliteration:) Amateur nature photographer. A backyard bird watcher, a hiker of non-strenuous trails to waterfalls, and a fan of Atlanta sports teams. Driver of an orange Jeep Renegade who goes by the name of Earl. One who is nourished by silence, solitude, and a good cup of coffee. A lover of God’s Word and the riches that are hidden there. An extremely ordinary jar of clay who longs to see and be satisfied by the glory of God, and to somehow display that in my everyday life.
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14 Responses to Baby Bluebirds

  1. Backyardfriends says:
    May 10, 2014 at 12:27 am

    They are so cute! They are adorable! Beautiful young birds!

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  3. bayphotosbydonna says:
    May 11, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Love the babies! Beautiful captures and story, wonderful!

  4. Sue says:
    May 13, 2014 at 12:29 am

    Woinderful photos. The chicks are quite pretty, even without their complete molt to the blue feather stage. I assume they will re-nest for a second brood since it is still early in the spring. Do they continue to use the same box?

  5. kathydoremus says:
    May 13, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Sue – this is the first time they have nested in my yard. I am hoping they will have a second brood and am waiting to see if they use the same box. A second pair of bluebirds built in another box, so hopefully they will be bringing some babies to the feeders soon. They really are pretty, and so much fun to watch.

  6. Backyardfriends says:
    May 13, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Our Bluebirds are already starting a second nest in the same bird box. I assume it is the same Bluebirds that just had a brood. I cleaned out the old nest when it was empty. Last year we had two broods in the same box.

    Alan

  7. Kim says:
    August 11, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Thanks for these great pictures. I’ve been seeing young bluebirds in my backyard, and couldn’t identify what type of bird they were. I got a really good look at one today, and it matches your photos.

  8. kathydoremus says:
    August 11, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Kim – thanks for stopping by. They are fun birds to watch!

  9. Laura (Createarteveryday) says:
    June 26, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    All of these are wonderful. I can’t pick a favorite, Kathy. From the ’14 archives, more bluebird babies. Oh, I so love your photos. Thank you again for a great night of drawing and painting. 💜

  10. Debbie Diljak says:
    February 2, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    Aww. They are so cute. Bluebirds are one of my favorites.

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