Ongoing Efforts of a Solo Bluebird Mother
Observing Eastern Bluebird nesting behavior as a dedicated mother feeds her chicks and keeps the nest clean without a mate.
Observing Eastern Bluebird nesting behavior as a dedicated mother feeds her chicks and keeps the nest clean without a mate.
A solo Bluebird mother is raising her chicks alone after her mate vanished. Discover this rare and touching nesting behavior.
Carolina Chickadees join Eastern Bluebirds in nesting in Arkansas. Discover their habits, nest building, and how they share backyard spaces.
Eastern Bluebirds have begun nesting in Arkansas! Follow their journey as they build their nest and prepare for a new season.
Eastern Bluebirds and Carolina Wrens compete for a birdhouse this spring. Follow their activity and learn about birdhouse setup and year-round benefits.
Eastern Bluebird explores a birdbath and inspects a ceramic bird ornament. A curious and colorful moment captured in my yard.
Early fall Eastern Bluebirds are checking out my birdhouse, confirming the benefits of leaving birdhouses up year-round. Learn more about their activity.
Witness the heartwarming debut of a baby Eastern Bluebird in an Arkansas backyard. See photos and follow the journey of this third brood’s sole hatchling.
Discover the intriguing behavior of Eastern Bluebirds in my backyard as they feed spider egg sacs to their young.
Updates on Eastern Bluebird chicks in my yard: third brood hatched, parents bringing larger prey, and photos of their diligent care. Read more and see the pics!
Photographing the Eastern Bluebirds feeding chicks, an American Robin building her nest, a Red-bellied Woodpecker at the feeder, and a Common Grackle.
Join me in my backyard as I observe Eastern Bluebirds tending to their chicks, American Robins building nests, and unexpected turtle visitors.
Eastern Bluebirds building their third nest this year during the rare Strawberry Moon coinciding with the summer solstice! Learn about the moon illusion.
Found an unhatched egg in your bluebird house? Don’t worry! Explore the common reasons why some eggs don’t hatch and learn more about these fascinating birds.
Surprise fledging! Eastern bluebird chicks leave the nest overnight or early the next morning. Bittersweet update!