Remember Booger? The young Bluebird that has been a constant fixture at my feeders ever since he left the nest?
Well, I am pleased to announce that Booger has a brother! Mom and Dad (whom Booger still hangs out with) emerged from the nest earlier this week with a new baby tagging along.
Poor Dad has been the main mealworm provider. He runs himself ragged gathering food, and at times looks like he is fed up with the whole baby feeding routine.
Whenever Dad heads out to fill his beak with a fresh load of food, the new sibling (who honestly could be a sister and not a brother – I just always call them “he’s” instead of “she’s” when I’m not sure!) waits in the wings. Sometimes the little one waits patiently…
…and sometimes he waits noisily…
…but one thing’s for sure – he gets quite animated whenever Dad returns.
Lately, Dad seems to be trying a new time and energy conserving approach – the mass mealworm delivery technique – which might just save him a trip or two.
Meanwhile, Booger is left to fend for himself; but as long as I keep the mealworms coming, he doesn’t seem to mind a bit.
I never get tired of watching baby Bluebirds – but I’m sure glad I’m not the one who has to feed them!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Love Booger’s brother, but the father’s annoyed look takes the cake for me. I just love how expressive bluebirds are! Wonderful shots, thanks for sharing with us Kathy.
I would definitely say they are the most expressive birds in my backyard – but Blue Jays are a close second!
Oh Kath! You lucky lady! What a beautiful family! 🙂 Great photos.
And now another Bluebird family has arrived with three or four young ones…not sure where they came from…I guess word gets around about the mealworm supply!
LOL! Do you buy those mealworms?
Yes indeed – I get a big bag at Walmart of the dried worms.
Great story. Beautiful pictures.
Thanks. It is so much fun to share the posts. 🙂
amazing clicks!
Thank you…and thanks for stopping in. 🙂
What wonderful illustrated story!
Bluebirds almost always seem to arrive with a story to tell!
They are so cute!
Agreed!
Booger’s brother is also cute! Love the story and wonderfully captured photographs!
Thanks. I think there’s a reason Bluebirds are so popular. They can’t help showing off their personalities!
Aww, “Little Booger” is adorable! I love how they are such characters 🙂 Happy to see Booger is doing well. Papa and Mama must be so tired!
He is a cutie indeed!
Oh my goodness, your photos are so entertaining and really capture the character of these birds. Thanks for the smiles!
What a kind comment. And I am glad to make you smile!
You have captured the intensity of a hungry fledgling Kathy, great images
This fellow is Demanding (with a capital D)!
Wonderful pictures! I love them all. Thanks for sharing. This year my bluebirds have been conspicuously absent!
I had a Bluebird lull last year, but they are back in full force these days!
How wonderful captures, the baby Bluebird a such a cutie! 🙂