This beautiful bird is a favorite of many people
and is eagerly awaited in the spring after a
long winter. In places where bluebird nest
boxes are erected and European Starlings and
House Sparrows are controlled, up to six pairs
of bluebirds will nest on as many acres. In the
past 25 years bluebirds have become
uncommon in the East for reasons not
altogether clear. Competition for nest sites
with European Starlings and House Sparrows is
likely a critical factor. The erection of many
artificial nest boxes in recent years seems to
be helping to increase the population.
They will lay 4-6 pale blue eggs in a loose cup
of grasses and plant stems in natural tree
cavities, old woodpecker holes, fence posts,
and bird boxes.
3 Comments
Pamela Rivera 04 Nov 2012
Gorgeous! I love these birds:)Wendell Brown 11 Oct 2012
Outstanding shot!!!Joanie Holliday 10 Oct 2012
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE DAVID.. JOANIE