A Rainy Vigil: Male Eastern Bluebird Stands Guard
Male Eastern Bluebird in rain keeps watch by nest box, soaked but alert as he protects the nest with quiet determination.
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Eastern Bluebird Eating Peanuts for the First Time in My Yard
I spotted an Eastern Bluebird eating peanuts for the first time in my yard, revealing a surprising twist in their usual nesting season diet.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Boxes: Both Now in Use
Both of my Eastern Bluebird nest boxes are now in use after relocation and replacement efforts in my two-acre yard.
Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss
Eastern Bluebirds begin again after losing their chicks. A relocated birdhouse offers hope for a successful nest in my yard.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Vanish: Mystery at My Backyard Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird chicks vanished overnight from my backyard birdhouse. The male’s strange behavior revealed the mystery.
Bluebirds Feeding Young on the First Day of Summer
Bluebirds feeding young mark the start of summer in my Arkansas yard, bringing life and motion to the longest day of the year.
A Ratsnake Encounter in My Yard
A ratsnake visit in my yard led to a surprising bird alarm. Read how I photographed it and why I’m watching a nearby bluebird nest.
Aggressive Male Eastern Bluebird Joins Nesting Effort in My Yard
An aggressive male Eastern Bluebird joins a hardworking female, but his behavior raises questions in this surprising backyard story.