A New Chapter for the Bluebird Family: A Second Chance at Love?
The single father Eastern Bluebird may have found a new mate! See photos and learn about bluebird courtship behavior.
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Perseverance of the Eastern Bluebird Fledglings
Follow the perseverance of a single father Eastern Bluebird tirelessly raising his three fledglings and overcoming challenges after losing his mate.
Eastern Bluebird vs. Wolf Spider: A Surprising Backyard Battle
Witness a Bluebird face off against a spider in an unexpected ground showdown! Learn about Wolf Spider defenses and how they avoid predators like birds.
Fledglings Take Flight, But a Shadow Looms Over the Bluebird Nest
The Eastern bluebird chicks take flight! But a Cooper’s Hawk sighting raises concerns about the missing female. Learn about the circle of life in nature.
Eastern Bluebird Mom Missing! Male Cares for Chicks Alone
The female Eastern Bluebird has vanished from the nest! Learn why this is a concern and how the male is coping with raising the chicks alone.
Eastern Bluebird Snags Mid-Transforming Crane Fly
Witness a strange bird feeding in Arkansas! See photos and learn how an Eastern Bluebird caught a crane fly mid-emergence from its larval stage.
Eastern Bluebird Fecal Sac Removal: Nature’s Diaper Duty!
Learn about the fascinating (and not-so-glamorous) world of Eastern Bluebird chick waste removal. Discover how parents keep the nest clean and chicks healthy.
Eastern Bluebirds Feed Chicks on a Soggy Arkansas Day
Witness the dedication of Eastern bluebird parents in Arkansas! See a photo of them feeding their chicks caterpillars during a downpour.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Update: It’s Hatch Day!
Eastern Bluebird chicks hatch in Arkansas on the day of the solar eclipse. Learn about their fascinating feeding habits and parental care.
Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in My Yard
A pair of Eastern Bluebirds have chosen my Arkansas yard to build their nest! See photos and learn about the nesting materials they use.
Eastern Bluebird At My Birdhouse
Learn about the typical Eastern Bluebird nesting timeline in Arkansas and the role of conservation efforts like nest boxes.
Preparing Birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds in Winter
Learn why birdhouses are essential for Eastern Bluebirds during winter in Arkansas and get tips on preparing birdhouses to attract these birds to your backyard.
Territorial Mockingbirds In My Yard This Winter
An encounter between territorial Northern Mockingbirds and Eastern Bluebirds on a winter day, and facts about Mockingbird behavior and adaptation to winter.
Dealing with Territorial Bluebirds in the Winter
Dealing with territorial bluebirds pecking mirrors all winter. Discusses reasons for behavior and balancing fascination with ensuring birds’ well-being.
Little Eastern Bluebird, Big World
One of the most exciting moments was when the baby Eastern Bluebirds started to poke their heads out of the birdhouse. With my camera in hand, I was able to…