Mountain Bluebird

This little female Mountain Bluebird was very co-operative yesterday afternoon, when I headed west of the city straight after doing our Snake Monitoring. Her mate came near only once, but kept his distance the rest of the time except when three or four Tree Swallows tried to attack, hoping to get the nesting box from the Bluebirds. The bluebirds were ready to defend their box - she's a feisty little lady! Had to smile when her mate brought her two gifts - fat, juicy larvae of some sort! A nice bit of courtship behaviour : ) This image even looks OK in large size, if you happen to have time to take a peek : )

Was out on a walk at Votier's Flats in Fish Creek Park all this morning, seeing what birds were around. Nice to see a high nest containing baby Ravens, as well as seeing an American Goldfinch, Purple Finches, etc., etc. I'll be out all evening today, too, and am already almost falling asleep at my computer (it's only 1:45 p.m.), LOL!

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