Since my birds are molting and still looking less than their best, I am not showing many pictures of them. I have however, been looking back at pictures that I took several years ago but had not previously reviewed, looking for anything unusual. Here is one that caught my eye.
And another. I love the guy on the bottom right, he sees the worms but can't get them.
Can you tell this was taken in February?
I love shots like this one.
And this one...
That last one was after a rain, as was this one.
Superb, Dave.
Since I removed the failed fourth nest and eggs, my bluebirds haven't been around the back yard as much. Didn't show up to eat their worms yesterday. They are molting, too. Lots of birds are this time of year, the crows that show up to eat broadcast grain really look rough. But this pair of bluebirds has given us lots of memories over the past three years and lots of these little guys.
Love the Bird Bath shot Dave!
Sweet juveniles Dave and red!
Excellent photos Dave and Red. Such sweet little ones.
Headed out in a few minutes for Jackson, Tennessee, to attend the North American Bluebird Society's annual convention. Be back on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
So cute! Have a great time Dave!
Gr8 Pics :)
Have a Gr8 time Cousin Dave.
That sounds like a wonderful weekend. Maybe I can go next year. NC is just next to TN.
Birdie, they have it in a different state each year. Last year it was in Canada and I wasn't able to go. Next year it will be in Southern California, and I hope to go, but in 2013 it will be in Aiken, South Carolina, which is even closer than Tennessee.
I prefer to drive so I can take a lot of my camera stuff. Jackson, Tennessee is almost 800 miles from here. I got up at 4:00 am and drove home nonstop. The GPS estimated the driving time would be 17 hours but I made it in under 12 (and no speeding tickets). Actually, it was Interstate all the way and the speed limit was 70 most of the time so I was able to average 65 legally.
That's my story and I am sticking to it.
LOL. I think we drive alike! Exciting about Aiken, SC. Deffinately an easy drive for me.
Glad to report my adults have all but finished their molt. Now I will try to lure them back for pictures. Hope they haven't forgotten me. This is from yesterday morning. A little dull since it was trying to rain.
Nice shot Dave!
Can you start a new thread soon? Thank you!
I just read all the entries and pictures! I'm jealous. I think next year I will try and put a house up and see if anybody shows up!
Bluebirds have moved into my 13 yr old box, and my mailbox...and maybe a ceramic house out on a backyard pole, it's a little high for me to see yet :O)
We r putting up a purple double door home on one of the trees and the Big Red Tomato is out for any adventurous bird guests...LOL
Congrats on your bluebirds. Put out some mealworms to seal the deal. Thought this thread was dead, but maybe it has new life.
A recent pic of my male on the mealworm feeder.
Congrats on your bluebirds. Put out some mealworms to seal the deal. Thought this thread was dead, but maybe it has new life.
A recent pic of my male on the mealworm feeder.
I had some Bluebirds come bay back in November or December for the 1st time ever. I spotted something different in the backyard trees and then heard their calls. They came by for a couple days while I was home. I don't get them in my backyard at least not while I am at home. I put out some meal worms hoping they'd become regulars, but no luck. I just have to catch them when I am out in the bush.
Al
Hello Al, Red and everyone. I spoke a little too soon, I afraid. Last year, my Blue Birds came to check out a new nest box. But they didn't nest there then. This winter, they have consistently coming back more and more frequent now. So I hope they will decide to settle down this spring. I'll keep you posted. Good luck with yours Al. Buffy690, how are things coming along at your garden?
This thread is starting to get slow. Can you start a new one soon please?
A new bluebird thread is started at http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1244748/
