The Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) that I spotted last Wednesday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge were quite far from me, but I was thrilled to catch a glimpse of their brilliant blue plumage as they foraged in some evergreen trees.
I really love bluebirds and though it is a bit of a cliché to speak of “bluebirds of happiness,” these bright little birds invariably bring a smile to my face.
Happy Monday!
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Mike Powell 
Gorgeous
Really beautiful Michael. Whatever we label that blue color, it’s my favorite. And I liked most the tight focus of brilliant green conifer needles against a winter sky.
I’ve never had a bluebird to the bird feeder, and was doubly blessed last week to see two.
So lovely!!
They do generate smiles! Ours seem to departed for elsewhere.