The other day while walking, I noticed some bluebirds in a woodsy area close to my home. Of course, I wouldn't have my camera with me when I REALLY needed it so I made a mental note and a few days later I took another morning walk, but this time, I took my camera along.
And I'm so glad I did! The bluebirds were flourishing.
This little female bluebird was not bashful at all. She let me take photo after photo. Quite a camera ham, she is. How do I know she's a she? I don't really. It's hard to tell sometimes with bluebirds, but she's a little paler in color than the male below so I'm assuming. 
"In the very spring,
Nay, in the bluster of March, or haply before
Nay, in the bluster of March, or haply before
The bluebird comes, and a-wing,
or alight, seems evermore
or alight, seems evermore
For a song that is sweet and soft,His footprints oft
Make fretwork along the snow
When the weather is bleak ablow,When his hardihood by cold is pinched full sore."
~Richard Burton
Looks like Mrs. Bluebird is over my photo shoot and ready to fly away so I'll say bye now too and ask you to take a look at other interesting outdoor posts over at
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21 comments:
Marsha~~~
These are the neatest pictures!! I love the colors and the fierce little faces on these precious birds. How lucky you were to find them!
xoxo
Janie
Love the pictures. Lots of Blue Jays, but I don't know that I have ever seen a Bluebird around here.
Don't know why.
How much snow did you get? Stay warm.
Marsha, what a wonderful post! Your little birdie friend put on quite a show for all of us! I just love it. It is snowing here- we are expecting 18 inches, so your beautiful pictures are so welcomed!
Yvonne
What beautiful pictures of the bluebirds. Thanks for sharing. Love & blessings from NC!
I love the photos of the blue birds. We get then here, too, but haven't seen them yet. I love the close ups you took.
What a great post! I love blue birds - they are one of my favorite birds. So glad you remembered to take your camera with you on you walk.
~ Tracy
They where so cute!!! Great photo's!
Great pictures! They are such cute little chubby looking birds! Have a great Day! Denise
Thank you for the pictures! I've never seen a bluebird! And I understand that they are here. I'll keep trying to attract them.
Lovely story to go with the incredible photos!
Did you use a tripod?
~Rainey~
You're right. The female is a duller blue, sometimes almost brown. The Male is bright. How lucky you are to get these photos. Have you ever heard of the magazine: Birds N Blooms? They print photos such as yours.
We have Bluebirds here on our property. We watch them build nests in the Spring in the nesting boxes on the back fence. This winter, they've come to our feeder to eat the suet.
Mama Bear
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Awesome photo, I love the bluebirds. They are so pretty.
I always thought bluebirds were such shy birds...but maybe that's only here when they are raising families. Your photos are wonderful.
We seem to have a lot of bluebirds around. They are the sweetest birds and easy on the eyes too.
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
(lovely photos!!)
What beautiful little birds, I am so thankful you took your camera along! We never see them around here so it is always a special treat when another blogger highlights them, thank you for sharing!
Oh Marsha! How beautiful!!! I just adore your photography skills; your pics are absolutely gorgeous! Those birds are REALLY blue. Thank you for making me smile today!
I don't think I've ever seen a real bluebird before. They're beautiful!
Love those photos. You are able to get such good sharp photos. I cannot get close enough and with all the snow I care to be walking around in the deep part. We do have bluebirds here and I will need to keep practicing with my camera. I know it has the capacity to get close ups.
QMM
What precious pictures! Anita
I think these are some of the MOST beautiful bird photos I have ever seen! Breathtaking! I saw that you do some painting (tulip in your dining room)...these would be wonderful to paint! You should go for it! I love this theme of Outdoor Wednesday!
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