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Bluebird food delivery

May 1, 2020 by Mike Powell

I am not sure what kind of insect this male Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) had caught, but he seemed pretty proud of himself yesterday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. When I first spotted him, the bluebird was perched on the roof of a nesting box. I suspect that there may be a female and possibly babies inside the nesting box and the male was serving as a deliveryman.

As I moved slightly to try to get a better angle, the bluebird flew to a nearby tree, still holding the worm/caterpillar in its mouth. I quickly realized that he did not like me being around , so I took a quick shot of him in the tree and left him in peace to complete his delivery.

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, spring, wildlife | Tagged bluebird, Canon 50D, Eastern Bluebird, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sialia sialis, Tamron 150-600mm, Woodbridge VA | 12 Comments

12 Responses

on May 1, 2020 at 9:04 am | Reply Reed Andariese

Very Nice Mike! Great Bluebird images! We finally can go to local parks. One of our favorites has lots of Bluebirds in the Spring.
- on May 1, 2020 at 10:12 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Wow. So were you released in celebration of May Day? Happy hunting, my friend.
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on May 1, 2020 at 4:40 pm | Reply krikitarts

He looks very proud of his catch, if a little uncertain where to take it.
on May 1, 2020 at 5:06 pm | Reply Ms. Liz

I never get sick of seeing bluebird photos, very pretty colours in the plumage!
- on May 1, 2020 at 6:36 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  I think that the combination or blue and orange is so stunning that I too never tire of seeing them.
on May 1, 2020 at 7:22 pm | Reply Dan Antion

I hope it enjoyed the meal. Great photos, Mike
on May 2, 2020 at 1:10 pm | Reply Peter Hillman

These are lovely photos, Mike!
on May 3, 2020 at 6:12 am | Reply mitzybricker

These birds are wonderful! Great photos!

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- on May 3, 2020 at 12:24 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks so much, Mitzy. Bluebirds are definitely one of my favorite birds–the absolutely love the combination of blue and orange in their feathers.
on May 3, 2020 at 8:11 pm | Reply Molly Lin Dutina

Ours fly away almost immediately when I spot them. Good shots!
- on May 3, 2020 at 8:47 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  I have that same problem quite often, Molly, but I am happy to have a long telephoto lens, which makes things look a lit closer than they really are.