It was a cold morning (30 degrees), but the sun was shining brightly, so I took to the trail in search of the elusive (to me) bluebird, and today, he was there, right on the nesting box where I hoped to see him. There was only one, no mate, but possibly she was inside the nesting box. One can hope, at any rate.
How can you not smile when you see these bright-eyed little birds? When the sun shines all day and a bluebird shows up to pose for his picture, the day is off to a good start!
On another note, I saw a tiny bird that I can’t identify flitting from branch to branch of an evergreen by the sledding hill. I didn’t get a good picture, but I’m posting him anyway, hoping that someone can give me an ID. He was one of the fastest moving birds I’ve encountered in a long time, and an expert at hiding behind branches.I snapped a lot of pictures, and this was the best I could do. If you know what it is, please leave a comment.
Thanks for joining me along the trail today.
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
Adorable, and beautifully photographed!
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Thanks, Terri. I can’t resist those little bluebirds. Hopefully they are nesting here, so I can see more of them.
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Beautiful birds 🙂
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I agree. They are real beauties.
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You finally tracked him down! A couple of beautiful shots!
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Yep. I hope to see more of him as soon as the weather warms up. And his Mrs. too. Thanks for your comment.
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Thank you. I hope for more opportunities when the days get warmer and brighter.
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They are both beautiful birds, and yes, the bluebird always makes me smile. 😀
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First – Yay! You got to see the Bluebird and got some awesome photos.
Second – I can’t see the wings, but the rest of the appearance and your description make me think it is a Golden-crowned Kinglet.
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Thanks, Kathy. You were first to give him a name, and then several others agreed with you. Yay for helpful friends!
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Good day for sure, great shots!
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Your mystery bird is a golden-crowned kinglet. I was pretty sure of the ID even before I saw your picture, since you described their behavior perfectly.
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Thank you for your comment and the ID.
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A pine siskin? Backdoor neighbor
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Thanks, neighbor. I will look that up.
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I think it’s a golden crown Kinglet. I was at the park this afternoon and saw one too.
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Thanks, Kathy. You’re the third person to come up with the little bird’s ID. Next time I see it, I will try to get a sharper picture.
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