Bluebird in March

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Bluebird in March

March 12, 2020 by Mike Powell

The world seems to have gone crazy recently, so I look for any signs of happiness and positivity that I can find, like this beautiful Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) that I spotted on Monday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The relatively subdued coloration of this bird suggests to me that this is a female bluebird.

Bluebirds are traditionally associated with happiness. It is my hope and prayer that somehow amidst the chaos of cancelled plans and possible quarantines, you will be able to pause and find a few moments to be thankful for what you do have.

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, spring, wildlife | Tagged bluebird, bluebird of happiness, Canon 50D, Eastern Bluebird, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sialia sialis, Tamron 150-600mm, Woodbridge VA | 18 Comments

18 Responses

on March 12, 2020 at 8:29 am | Reply Molly Lin Dutina

Thanks for the reminder. We traveled to western Kentucky last weekend and saw so many bluebirds! They are quite cheery!
on March 12, 2020 at 8:50 am | Reply shoreacres

I must say, I’ve never seen such a wide-eyed bluebird. It seems rather astonished by whatever it is that it sees.
on March 12, 2020 at 9:00 am | Reply Reed Andariese

Nice Mike! They should be returning here soon. We have a local park that they seem to like. So every year we look forward to their return. Fun to see & photograph as we are walking there.
on March 12, 2020 at 9:34 am | Reply Platypus Man

Great bird, great message. These are dark days, yet nature gets on with its business untroubled by quarantines and cancelled flights. There is still joy in the world, if only we take the trouble to look for it.
- on March 12, 2020 at 9:52 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks. We need to encourage each other. It is depressing for me to look at my retirement accounts that have plummeted in value along with the rest of the stock market. Seeking out beauty in nature is a good respite from worrying about things over which I have absolutely no control.
  - on March 12, 2020 at 10:11 am Platypus Man
    
    The markets should recover in a few months, when this virus has run its course. Meanwhile we need to hold our nerves, and find consolation in the wonders of nature.
on March 12, 2020 at 10:53 am | Reply Dan Antion

Wonderful image and very nice thoughts,. I echo them, Mike.
on March 12, 2020 at 1:43 pm | Reply Eliza Waters

Amen, thanks Mike, and same to you.
on March 12, 2020 at 3:01 pm | Reply Ellen

A little someone very dear to my to my heart would love this Orange-Bluebird! This fellow most definitely earns that descriptive name. “Take a quiet walk with Mother Nature. It will nurture your mind, body and soul.” – Anthony Douglas Williams. Be well! Thank-you, Mr. Mike.
- on March 12, 2020 at 5:31 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Ellen. I hope all is well with you and your whole family. Pass on my greetings to Benjamin whenever you see him next.
on March 12, 2020 at 4:07 pm | Reply Jet Eliot

Thanks so much, Mike, for bringing this bluebird of happiness to my eyes and heart today.
on March 12, 2020 at 5:36 pm | Reply Steve Gingold

Fortunately we can still take some solace in Nature’s gifts. This virus is a person to person thing so we can turn to the outdoors on our own with hope that all will return to normal in the not too distant future.
It’s hard to look at your lovely bluebird shot and not feel some hope.
on March 12, 2020 at 5:42 pm | Reply New Hampshire Garden Solutions

Thank you Mike, and the same to you.
on March 12, 2020 at 6:47 pm | Reply sv-anui.com

Great attitude Mike. Thanks for the encouragement.
on March 12, 2020 at 10:25 pm | Reply joyroses13

What a sweet picture of this bluebird! Thanks for the smile!
on March 13, 2020 at 6:23 am | Reply Peter Hillman

That is a super photo, Mike! Definately a big positive vibe coming off this! 🙂
on March 13, 2020 at 6:06 pm | Reply nliakos

Thanks for the reminder. We still have so much to be thankful for.
on March 13, 2020 at 9:44 pm | Reply Birder's Journey

Absolutely beautiful sentiment, Mike. Thank you so much for this uplifting message ☺️