Bluebird Chicks Hatched in My Backyard
Bluebird chicks hatched in my backyard nest box while I was at the refuge. Both parents now fly in with spiders, wasps, and other insects.
chick development
Eastern Bluebird Fledglings Thriving on Spiders and Independence
I photographed eastern bluebird fledglings in my yard as they caught spiders and moved closer to independence.
Eastern Bluebird Saga Finale
This eastern bluebird finale brought one family story to a close while hinting that a second brood may be on the way.
Eastern Bluebird Missing Female Leaves Male to Raise Chicks
An eastern bluebird female disappears, leaving the male to care for the chicks alone. A look at survival challenges in the nest.