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.
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Solo Bluebird Mother Raises Chicks Alone in My Yard
A solo Bluebird mother is raising her chicks alone after her mate vanished. Discover this rare and touching nesting behavior.
Chickadees Join Bluebirds in Spring Nesting Season
Carolina Chickadees join Eastern Bluebirds in nesting in Arkansas. Discover their habits, nest building, and how they share backyard spaces.
Eastern Bluebird and Its Ceramic Counterpart
Eastern Bluebird explores a birdbath and inspects a ceramic bird ornament. A curious and colorful moment captured in my yard.
Early Fall Eastern Bluebird Activity at the Birdhouse
Early fall Eastern Bluebirds are checking out my birdhouse, confirming the benefits of leaving birdhouses up year-round. Learn more about their activity.
Visitors at the Birdbath: A Glimpse Into My Yard in Arkansas
Discover the variety of wildlife visiting my Arkansas birdbath, from Eastern Bluebirds to Fox Squirrels, and learn why a clean birdbath is essential for them all!
A Morning with the Baby Eastern Bluebird
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.
Fascinating Behavior of Eastern Bluebirds and Spider Egg Sacs
Discover the intriguing behavior of Eastern Bluebirds in my backyard as they feed spider egg sacs to their young.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks and Their Diligent Parents
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!
Busy Bluebirds and a Rare Strawberry Moon
Eastern Bluebirds building their third nest this year during the rare Strawberry Moon coinciding with the summer solstice! Learn about the moon illusion.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
Surprise fledging! Eastern bluebird chicks leave the nest overnight or early the next morning. Bittersweet update!
Bluebirds vs. Robber Flies: Backyard Birds Break the Rules?
Eastern Bluebirds, with their keen eyesight and agile flight, are adept hunters capable of catching and eating Robber Flies.
A Sneak Peek at the New Generation: Eastern Bluebird Chicks
Eastern Bluebird chicks take a peek out of the nest box! See photos of these adorable feathered ambassadors and get an update on the second brood.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Hatch! Parents Work Overtime
The Eastern Bluebird family welcomes new chicks! See photos of the parents bringing food and learn about the challenges of raising a brood.
Eastern Bluebird Comeback! Male Feeds New Mate Incubating Eggs
Remember the single dad Eastern Bluebird? He’s got a new mate and she’s laying eggs! See a photo of the male feeding her a cricket.