Eastern Bluebirds

[Mike Bons]

2 years ago I decided I was going to make a bluebird box and see what happens. My wife told me it was a waste of time because we never see bluebirds in our area. Well, sure enough that spring we had bluebirds that moved in and they ended up having 2 successful broods. I thoroughly enjoyed photographing their progression, especially as the parents would bring the fledglings to the feeder. I was disappointed last year when we didn't have any bluebirds that took up residency in the boxes. Well, this year I was thrilled when they returned! The chicks just fledged a couple of days ago and the adults have taken them into the wooded area for a few weeks.
I thought I would share a few of my favorite pics from the years so far.
All taken with the Canon 6D + 400mm F/5.6L

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[Runmonty]

Really nice shots again Mike. I can see how they get their name (they do look like they are from the east :headslap:)

[JAS_Photo]

Great set! They are so pretty! Photo 3, I think he is saying, "Hey Human! Look at me on this red gerbera! Is this an awesome pose or what! Did you get me on the red poppy earlier?"

[Marko]

wonderful as usual- really love the rain in shot 1

[Rdbender]

Great shots Mike glad your bluebirds came back I've put a few miles on the SUV trying to find some

[Mike Bons]

Thanks a lot everyone, I appreciate the comments and feedback. RB, you are welcome to come here any get some bluebird shots. It maybe a bit of a drive but you are guaranteed pics.

[Mad Aussie]

How do you pick a favourite out of those beauties? I simply can't. I do love the rain you've caught in the first shot though... seems to really add an element of 'wild' to the shot. Great focus in all.

[Rdbender]

Thanks a lot everyone, I appreciate the comments and feedback. RB, you are welcome to come here any get some bluebird shots. It maybe a bit of a drive but you are guaranteed pics.

Mike I'd love to get there but this year is so dam busy on weekends the drive would be a piece of cake everyday I drive Ajax to Oakville then Mississauga Brampton sometimes back to Oakville sometimes to Hamilton or Waterloo then theres Vaughn downtown Toronto etc :D

[Barefoot]

Remarkable.

[Mike Bons]

Thanks so much for the comments everyone, really appreciated!