To celebrate spring, here are some images of two parents-to-be.

[Maestro]

I am fortunate to have a pair of eastern bluebirds nesting in my yard this spring in one of my boxes. Here are just a few images of the proud parents-to-be.













Here are the soon-to-be bluebirds.

[Haole Girl]

1. Oh wow!

I love all of them, but especially the pic of the eggs. Did the proud parents-to-be know you got that close?! lol

[Maestro]

3. Oh yes, they both did.

Any time one walks near the box, the female flies out and keeps a watch on everything. The male will usually fly around to try to distract whoever is there. I wanted to show my kids and take a picture of the eggs so we quickly opened the box, took the picture, gazed a bit at the eggs and then closed the box. It hasn't been disturbed since nor will it again until the little ones are hatched.

[TZ]

2. Beautiful pics.

Eastern Bluebirds are one of those birds though that no matter how good the photo, it never quite does them justice..They are SPECTACULAR to see...:)

[Maestro]

5. They are spectacular birds.

The male especially at this time of the year has such rich, vibrant blue plumage.

[tigereye]

4. thanks Maestro!

I really need to get some bluebird boxes! I love those guys.

[Maestro]

11. Thanks Tigereye.

I put out four boxes with plenty of mealworms at the feeders. I had as many as 5-7 bluebirds this spring checking out the boxes but as soon as one of the males found its mate and claimed my yard as territory, the others left. These two plus the wrens are really eating the mealworms like mad!

[Call Me Wesley]

6. Gorgeous bird pictures as always!

Love the second one where the spider web is showing! :hi:

[Maestro]

14. Thanks Call Me Wesley

That one turned out a bit better than I had originally thought when I first looked at it on my little LCD viewer on my camera. The little strings of spider silk do add to it.

[Ava]

7. beautiful photos!

[Maestro]

16. Thanks Ava

Look around outside. You should have them in your neck of the woods too.

[DeepBlueC]

8. Beautiful ...

How lucky you are to be able to watch this little family drama unfold. :-)

[Maestro]

17. What is even funnier is watching the male

defend the mealworm feeder from the only other bird small enough to get inside it, a bewick's wren.

[Inchworm]

9. Good to see you.. and your buddies

Wonderful pics!

:hi:

[Maestro]

21. Been busy lately

but I will try to be in more. Thanks for the comments.

[REP]

10. Beautiful!

The hummingbirds will be nesting soon - I'll try to get pictures this year. I got a new lens, but I know my photos won't be nearly as good as yours, which are excellent!

[Maestro]

22. That woudl be cool.

I'd love to see them. I had a good hummingbird migration last fall and I hope to have a good one this spring although fall is usually better for me. My feeders are already up.

[Flaxbee]

12. beautiful, thank you so much for sharing them! Those eggs

just touch my heart, sweet little birdies.

[Maestro]

24. Any time.

:hi:

[XemaSab]

13. Sweet!

:D

This inspired me to go add a photo section to ye olde website. Want to share? :shrug:

[Maestro]

25. Sure.

Any particular species, perhaps a south Texas specialty?

[XemaSab]

27. Anything you like

:)

[Gormy Cuss]

15. Maestro! What a wonderful thing, to be able to watch the family grow.

What's the prickly shrub/tree in those photos?

[Maestro]

26. You know, I really do not know.

It has been growing wild just outside of my yard for several years now. It is just now big enough for the birds to perch on it. As it blossoms, I will see what develops.

[oshyposhy]

18. My favorite birds!

Thank you for sharing...I have a pair that come around every spring...there is usually a battle between the bluebirds and the sparrows for the house. Haven't seen the bluebirds yet, but the sparrows are out in full force!

[Lavender Brown]

19. They're so beautiful.

Your photos are amazing. Thank you for sharing them. :yourock:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

20. Bluebirds!

http://www.youtube.com/v/LcxYwwIL5zQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah zip-a-dee-ay
My my my my what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah zip-a-dee-ay

Oh Mr. Bluebirds on my shoulder
It's the truth and it's actual
Everything's gonna be satisfactual

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling
Wonderful day

Come on!
That's right.

Oh Mr. Bluebirds on my shoulder
It's the truth and it's actual
Everything's gonna be satisfactual

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling yeah yeah
Wonderful day
One more time now
Wonderful feeling
Wonderful day
Wonderful feeling oh yeah
Wonderful day
What a wonderful day

[Kat45]

23. Beautiful birds.

Do you know how long it takes their eggs to hatch? That will be so cute with baby bluebirds in your yard.