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Eastern Bluebirds Feed Chicks on a Soggy Arkansas Day

April 10, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Pair Of Eastern Bluebirds With Food For Babies On A Rainy Day

Witness the dedication of Eastern bluebird parents in Arkansas! See a photo of them feeding their chicks caterpillars during a downpour.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags caterpillars, chicks, eastern bluebird, Parental Care, protein diet, rain, resilience of nature, water-repellent feathers

Eastern Bluebird Nest Update: It’s Hatch Day!

April 9, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird With Large Spider

Eastern Bluebird chicks hatch in Arkansas on the day of the solar eclipse. Learn about their fascinating feeding habits and parental care.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags chicks hatch, eastern bluebird, elderberry, feeding habits, mulberry, nest update, Parental Care, pokeberry, protein-packed diet, solar eclipse 1 Comment

Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in My Yard

December 20, 2024March 19, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird With A Feather

A pair of Eastern Bluebirds have chosen my Arkansas yard to build their nest! See photos and learn about the nesting materials they use.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, bird nesting, Bird Watching, Birdhouse, eastern bluebird, nesting materials, pine straw 2 Comments

Eastern Bluebird At My Birdhouse

December 20, 2024February 26, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird At My Birdhouse

Learn about the typical Eastern Bluebird nesting timeline in Arkansas and the role of conservation efforts like nest boxes.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags backyard birding, bird conservation, eastern bluebird, nest boxes, nest building, nesting timeline

Preparing Birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds in Winter

March 29, 2024January 27, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird Perched On A Birdhouse 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.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags Backyard birds, Birdhouse, birding, eastern bluebird, nesting boxes, Songbirds, winter 2 Comments

Territorial Mockingbirds In My Yard This Winter

March 29, 2024January 26, 2024 by Steve Creek
Northern Mockingbird In Winter Here In Arkansas

An encounter between territorial Northern Mockingbirds and Eastern Bluebirds on a winter day, and facts about Mockingbird behavior and adaptation to winter.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas state bird, Bird behavior, bird territories, bluebird, eastern bluebird, mockingbird, northern mockingbird, winter birds 1 Comment

Dealing with Territorial Bluebirds in the Winter

December 20, 2024January 23, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird In My Yard Year-round

Dealing with territorial bluebirds pecking mirrors all winter. Discusses reasons for behavior and balancing fascination with ensuring birds’ well-being.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags animal territory, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, bluebirds, eastern bluebird, nature, Wildlife encounters, winter birds 2 Comments

Little Eastern Bluebird, Big World

November 9, 2024May 1, 2023 by Steve Creek
Little Eastern Bluebird

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…

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags eastern bluebird 2 Comments

Male Eastern Bluebird Takes a Dip

March 27, 2024April 24, 2023 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird Takes a Dip

After removing a fecal sac from one of its baby birds, the male Eastern Bluebird took a bath in the birdbath located in my yard in Arkansas.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Bathing, eastern bluebird

Eastern Bluebirds: Fecal Sac Removal

March 27, 2024April 23, 2023 by Steve Creek
The Male Eastern Bluebird Leaving The Birdhouse With a Fecal Sac

I was able to get this photo of the male Eastern Bluebird leaving the birdhouse with a fecal sac. I used a beanbag to rest my camera and lens on the deck rail.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Birdhouse, eastern bluebird, Fecal Sac

Male and Female Eastern Bluebird Feeding Strategies

December 20, 2024April 22, 2023 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird Delivers a Pillbug

One of the joys of having a birdhouse in your yard is watching Eastern Bluebirds build their nest and raise their young. I’ve been fortunate enough to witness..

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags caterpillars, eastern bluebird, Pillbug, roly-polies, spiders 4 Comments

A Female Eastern Bluebird in her Birdhouse

March 27, 2024April 7, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Female Eastern Bluebird Peers Out From Her Birdhouse

Today’s photo is of a female Eastern Bluebird that is peering out of one of my birdhouses here in Arkansas. I am sure she is sitting on eggs…

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Birdhouse, eastern bluebird, Female 1 Comment

Eastern Bluebird Nest Building

March 29, 2024March 24, 2023 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird Nest Building

I was pleased to find that the female Eastern Bluebird had arrived at the birdhouse, ready to deposit the nesting material inside.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Birdhouse, eastern bluebird, Nest

Male Eastern Bluebird Catches Cricket

March 29, 2024March 21, 2023 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird Catches Cricket

I noticed a male Eastern Bluebird swooping down to the ground with lightning speed to catch a cricket. I was impressed by the agility and precision of this…

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Cricket, eastern bluebird, male

Spa Day For This Eastern Bluebird

March 29, 2024March 15, 2023 by Steve Creek
Spa Day For This Eastern Bluebird

Join me in witnessing the pure joy of an Eastern Bluebird indulging in a much-needed spa day! Watch as this hard-working bird takes a relaxing bath in a…

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Birdbath, eastern bluebird, Spa, Splashing 8 Comments
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