I’m always delighted when I see Eastern bluebirds, especially when they are visiting my Backyard Bird Buffet. When yesterday dawned cold and soggy, I wasn’t expecting to see them, but as Bob and I watched the regular, daily visitors to the Buffet, a little flock of bluebirds joined the crowd and made themselves at home.
First this little male visited the new seed cylinder. I didn’t see him munching at the cylinder, but apparently it also works well as a perch and a place to check out the activity in the backyard.
A female joined him…
…and he kept watch while she tasted a tidbit.
Next they flew to the stump where they were joined by another female.
Uh-oh, an intruder!
A hungry one!
Fortunately red-bellied woodpeckers are not a threat to bluebirds and other songbirds, so peace was restored in the Bird Buffet until a hawk flew in for a visit. At that point, all the guests at the Backyard Buffet scattered for safety. No one was left for the hawk to harm, so he flew away too.
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
Excellent pictures man!
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Thank you.
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wonderful bluebird stump feeder buffet captures Skip!!
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Nice photos.
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Thank you for visiting.
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I love my bluebirds. Our real estate agent gave us a bluebird house as a housewarming gift in 2001 and we have 2-3 families every year. They are a true enjoyment! I think I’ll out another one up this year. 🙂
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That is a wonderful gift, giving a dual meaning to “housewarming” for both you and the bluebirds.
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So colorful! Nice show!
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Thanks, Terri. Colorful definitely describes the bluebirds, and it’s one reason I like them so much.
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You certainly have a busy backyard buffet. I’m going to try and set up something at our place. Right now we just have one feeder out but I’m going to fix that.
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That’s great, Camille. It will take a little while for the birds in your neighborhood to catch on probably, but they will be delighted with a variety of feeders.
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I love seeing your pics and reading the accompanying stories. I grew up down south and have seen less than a handful of bluebirds in my life. ❤
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Thank you, Judie. In my backyard, bluebirds are a special treat, but no matter where you live, there are interesting birds to photograph.
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Beautiful photos of these attractive birds!
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Thanks, Belinda. They are definitely appealing.
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Such lovely birds! And my favorite color 😉
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Thank you. Laurie. I really think they are my favorite little birds.
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