I got pretty close to a bluebird in our yard yesterday. We have 2 bird boxes on the north lawn and a beautiful male has built a nest in one of them and sits on top waiting for his mate. I walked to within 10 feet of him and he didn't move so I thought I'd get the camera and share this gorgeous sight with you. Nothin' doin', the little fellow is obviously camera shy. He would not stay put for a picture. He is back today, patiently waiting for the female to arrive.
A tree swallow has claimed the other box and is very bold. He does not flee from anything, and will chase any bird or other animal (including humans) that comes near.
Windy day
14 years ago
...we call the tree swallow Sylvio. He has a hunched look that reminds me of Sylvio Dante from The Sopranos.
ReplyDeleteI never saw a bluebird before we moved here. Now we see them regularly. What a treat!
once in a while we have bluebirds land on our deck rails because the neighbors have bluebird houses. I try to grab the camera but have never been quick enough either.
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