![]() ![]() I became enthusiastic about setting up a nesting house after reading in a report that Eastern bluebird conservation actually began in Maryland. The resurgence of the Eastern bluebirds was due to the serious conservation efforts and backyard nesting boxes. In the beginning of March, I became very anticipative after reading that though the bluebirds were in serious decline in the last few years, they were starting to come back. Most fledglings, or baby birds, leave the nest about three weeks after they hatch, but some stay to help their parents with the next batch of eggs.” ![]() They also use vocalizations to warn predators to stay away from their small, cup-like nests that are usually built inside old woodpecker holes. Eastern bluebirds often sing, using their voices to stay in touch with flock members. They can spot an insect on the ground from 60 feet away. ![]() “These birds are skilled fliers with incredible vision. It has rust colored throat, and a white stomach. The female sports grayish head and back, and bluish wings. A male is easily identified by its bright blue head and wings. A male bird displays very vibrant colors the females are not as bright, somewhat duller in color but beautiful to look at nonetheless. Seeing a bluebird is a delightful addition among the flowers on a bright summer morning. Over ten years ago, by setting up numerous bird houses for its nemesis (the sparrows), I made sure the bluebirds were not threatened and disturbed by their presence. As we do not use any pesticides, I used to count on them to keep my flowerbeds free of insects and other garden pests. I have always loved bluebirds as they are voracious insect eaters. These birds can often be found on tress or fences that border meadows, scanning the clearings for food.” They also dwell on the islands of Cuba and Bermuda. “Eastern Bluebirds can be found in the eastern parts of North and Central America from Southern Canada into the country of Nicaragua. It lives around forest openings, pastures, and fields, as well as backyards. The Eastern bluebird is the state bird of New York and Missouri. About ten years ago, there used to be a lot of chirping of bluebirds, but this spring and summer it has been somewhat quiet. I have waited eagerly to watch and listen for a male bluebird, on a high branch of my Magnolia tree singing to attract a female bird to mate. I was optimistic that by the end of March, or early April at least a pair will find home in the box for nesting. In the last few years, I have not seen any gracing my backyard or the flower beds in search of food. On the edge of the wood I can see the light colored plywood nest box that I had set up in early April in anticipation of the arrival of Eastern bluebirds. ![]() I did not leave any food for it because the birdfeeder that I had hung on a tree last summer was left there in the winter as I forgot to put it inside the toolshed. Right this minute, I am feeling sorry for the lone brown sparrow outside my window. With the fall season approaching, the brightness of summer mornings is a little paler now. The ending of each season can cause a strong sense of sadness. Perhaps it has a lot to do with my looking outside, and not seeing many birds chirping around looking for food. There has been a shift in my feelings and emotions as the season is about to change. on a Thursday morning, I feel somewhat forlorn for reasons unknown to me. Sooner or later this horrific virus will be repressed as such pandemics have ravaged and had caused huge havoc since the beginning of the modern civilization. Until a vaccine is developed to tame this tiny virus that has been causing colossal damage to human lives, we have to keep on living. Because of the ongoing pandemic due to the coronavirus when all normal activities have been rerouted, we are finding alternatives to live our day, and such thoughts about nature make me happy. Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Telegram Share on Reddit Share on EmailĪn eastern bluebird perches on a branch, watching the groundĪs the bleary summer days are coming to an end, lately I have been thinking a lot about birds and nature in general. ![]()
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