Eastern Bluebird Fledglings Thriving on Spiders and Independence
I photographed eastern bluebird fledglings in my yard as they caught spiders and moved closer to independence.
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Eastern Bluebird Saga Finale
This eastern bluebird finale brought one family story to a close while hinting that a second brood may be on the way.
Eastern Bluebird Courtship After Loss: A New Beginning
A single father eastern bluebird may have found a new mate. Follow this backyard story of courtship, resilience, and a second chance.
Perseverance of the Eastern Bluebird Fledglings
Follow a single father eastern bluebird raising fledglings alone, showing persistence and parental care through real backyard observations.
Eastern Bluebird vs. Wolf Spider
A backyard encounter between an eastern bluebird and a wolf spider reveals predator instincts and defensive behavior in real time.
Eastern Bluebird Fledglings Take Flight in Arkansas
Eastern bluebird fledglings leave the nest in Arkansas, but a Cooper’s Hawk sighting raises concerns about their survival.
Eastern Bluebird Missing Female Leaves Male to Raise Chicks
An eastern bluebird female disappears, leaving the male to care for the chicks alone. A look at survival challenges in the nest.
Eastern Bluebird Catches Crane Fly Mid-Transformation
See an Eastern Bluebird catch a crane fly mid-emergence in Arkansas and learn about this unusual feeding moment.