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After An Absence Of A Few Weeks
February 18, 2025 A bit more than a month ago I saw seven Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) gathered at the birdbath. They were enjoying the water which was not frozen on a very cold day. Not any since then until today when I caught a quick glimpse of just one. Just checking things out I suppose.…
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Bluebirds At Noon Today
Many Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) gathered at the birdbath today. They live here in Virginia all year. During the summer they eat insects and there is plenty for them to eat here in the winter too, including the fruit of Eastern Red Cedar, Bayberry, Flowering Dogwood, Hawthorn, Holly, Mistletoe, Pokeberry, Serviceberry, Sumac, Winterberry, Wild Grape, Hackberry,…
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A Slow Moment In The Snow
During the snow yesterday, at a slow moment with very few flakes dropping from the sky, I was pleased to see several Bluebirds (Sialia sialis). Most of them were further up in a tree out of my range for getting a photo without disturbing them. But I did manage to get this one sitting in…