We cherish our Eastern Bluebirds. We wait every spring for their return, fingers crossed that they have made it through the long hard winter.
They are a truer indication that spring is here than robins, who frequently show up before it's stopped snowing. Not that we don't look forward to the the robins, too, but we have a special spot in our affections for the colourful bluebirds.
They have their own Society. And if you visit the webpage, you can hear them. That way, you'll be familiar with their call when you come to Bondi. We currently have at least two breeding pairs, and we're pretty sure there is a third.
Our property is well adapted for these birds -- they like a mix of forest and open fields, so the horse pastures and the garden and lawn suit them very well. Every year we repair and rehang nest boxes, being sure the entry hole is precisely the right size. You can see on this nest box that a little repair was needed to get the hole corrected!
This Mom was working hard today bringing home insects for her fledglings in the nest box.
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