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Doing His Best to Look Dashing

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

The male Bluebird that hangs about my backyard is doing his best to look dashing these days.  He is rather comical as he strikes pose… …after pose… …after pose… trying to capture the attention of this lovely lady. Whenever she … Continue reading →

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The First to Be Photographed

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

My new camera arrived (a Canon SX530 HS to replace my much-loved and well-worn SX50 HS) so I simply had to try it out.  I only had a few minutes, but this beautiful male Bluebird popped in and posed, so … Continue reading →

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An Un-Scarlet Tanager

Posted on September 27, 2017 by

While I was cooking dinner last night (lemon garlic pork loin, baked potatoes, sugar kiss melon, and potato rolls – in case you were curious) I glanced out the kitchen window and saw a boisterous family of Bluebirds at one … Continue reading →

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Singing for His Supper

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

This handsome male Bluebird dropped in for a bite to eat this afternoon. Then he found a sunny spot to perch and proceeded to serenade me. I guess he figured he owed me a song for his supper!

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The Blues Are Back

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

The Bluebirds are back and have been making frequent visits to my backyard. This fellow stopped by the other day to check out the food offerings. As usual, he sifted through the seed until he found what he was after…yummy mealworms!  I … Continue reading →

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A Good, Good Father

Posted on July 22, 2016 by

We often sing a song at church with lyrics that proclaim, “You’re a good, good Father”…well, I’m pretty sure the same could be said of the male Bluebird who brings his brood to my backyard feeders. Although the babies are quite … Continue reading →

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Booger’s Got A Brother!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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