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.
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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.
Bluebird Nest Building Begins with Returning Female
Female Eastern Bluebird starts building a new nest while a new male drives off fledglings. Nesting behavior unfolds in my Arkansas yard.
Robin Attacks Bluebird in My Yard
American Robin attacks an Eastern Bluebird fledgling in my Arkansas yard. A fierce mom bluebird helps her young escape the Robin’s grasp.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Feeding Continues in My Yard
Eastern Bluebird fledgling feeding continues in my Arkansas yard, with Mom tirelessly delivering mealworms to her growing chicks.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Gets Its First Drink
An Eastern Bluebird fledgling takes its first drink at my birdbath. A quiet milestone captured in a series of close-up moments.