My spirits are instantly lifted whenever I see an Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), like this handsome male that I spotted last week at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Many of the bluebirds that I have seen in recent years have been a bit dull blue in color, but the blue of this bird was positively electric—it was startling how bright and vibrant it was. I definitely felt recharged after my encounter with this little bird.
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Mike Powell 
Love the bluebird!
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Thanks, Linda.
I think Bluebirds were created just to make us smile!
Whoever coined the term “bluebirds of happiness” sure seemed to think so. 🙂
I love this little bird which you introduced me to. I’ve written a mythical poem about bluebird twins. I’d love to see one for real.
Nice Bluebird image Mike! Enjoyed seeing it! Can’t wait for the to show up at one of our local parks!
Wow on that color and great captures of the bird out in the open, Mike! Another bird that always seems to be flying away when I see them.
They are lovely birds.
What a beauty !
So pretty.
Of course you felt recharged after your current encounter with the electric bluebird!
They are a gorgeous bird – nice shots, Mike!
It has colors of european kingfisher, but without long bill. Beautiful bird.
Thanks. I have always wanted to see a European Kingfisher and hope that I will be able to travel to Europe again soon.
It lifted my spirits, as well!
My, he’s a stunner! Bluebirds make me happy too, and as long as I keep them supplied with dried meal worms, they visit us every day. I presume that as spring and breeding season approaches, their color will only get more vibrant.
Sometimes they look straight at me and remind me of those “Angry Birds” that were so popular recently: https://images.app.goo.gl/JRw541W5rKyFmBsr5
Wow. I have never gotten that kind of a look from a bluebird, though I did get a similar stare from a robin once. (https://michaelqpowell.com/2015/02/27/angry-bird-2/)
I love it! Angry Robin.
Wow, electric is definitely the word for it, Mike! Now I think you’ve offered that same wonderful sensation for all your viewers!! Thanks ☺️