Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
Surprise fledging! Eastern bluebird chicks leave the nest overnight or early the next morning. Bittersweet update!
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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.
Eastern Bluebird Sunbathing Antics
Amusing backyard observations of an adult male Eastern Bluebird and a juvenile engaging in sunbathing behaviors, including the benefits of this peculiar ritual.
Eastern Bluebird Fledglings: Thriving on Spiders and Independence
See photos of Eastern Bluebird fledglings catching spiders and worms! Learn how long fledglings stay with their parents after leaving the nest.
Eastern Bluebird Saga Finale: A New Beginning and a Farewell
The Eastern Bluebird family in Arkansas has a heartwarming finale! See photos, recap the drama, and learn about the second brood on the way.
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.
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.