Of all the birds I see here in North Central Florida and photograph, it seems like the bluebirds are the most popular.
Several of you have mentioned that the bluebird is your favorite bird.
And right now they are bright blue contrasted against the drab browns and grays of the trees.
There are a few berries on the vines right now too.
Eastern Bluebird
They are a joy to watch and sometimes they are in among the flocks of Warblers and Goldfinches.
The Warblers are colorful too. (I know I should try to ID each one but that is a challenge for me, as you know! My hubby always teases that if I don't know which Warbler it is, I call it a Prothonotary Warbler. I've never actually seen one of those but it's wishful thinking!)
Peek a boo!!!
Lots of pretty birds if you have the patience to stand still and try to photograph them.
This one is a lemon yellow.
The Black and White Warbler goes up and down the tree and presents another challenge.
But what is life without challenges!
And these are the best kind!
Most of these were taken from the 49th Ave Trailhead.
Enjoy your weekend. Look outside and see what birds are in your neighborhood!
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I consider you one of the finest nature photographers and I love your bird captures. I would say the Eastern bluebird is my favorite as well.
...these are fabulous, I rarely see bluebirds.
What beautiful pictures of these different birds.
Indeed, for me, the bleu bird is also the most beautiful bird species.
Greetings Irma
Those are all such sweet birds, Diane. When we lived a bit further north we used to get the Indigo Buntings on their way to the northern regions. They would eat at our feeders for a couple of days and then be gone. I thought they were some of the prettiest birds I had ever seen.
Happy Birding- xo Diana
A great selection of the lovely birds you get to see so often.
Diane, you took such nice photos of the birds. I hope you have a happy Friday and weekend.
Spectacular photos, bluebirds are a favorite of ours as well, dh built 10 extra bluebird houses for them this year, they are already moving in. smile~ Thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend too!
Sue
The bluebirds are such sweet birds, and they seem to be very peaceful too. I love their blue coat of feathers. The lemon yellow one is a pretty little fellow. These are wonderful photos, Diane.
Have a very nice weekend.
~Sheri
Such wonderful shots of all the birds, Diane! We have had a very rare occasional sighting of a blue bird here in winter. Lots of woodpecker action at our feeders, though!
Such wonderful shots of all the birds, Diane! We've had only the rarest of rare sightings of bluebirds here in North Georgia this winter. Mostly, it's woodpeckers and cardinals at our bird feeders. Just now saw a nuthatch! Birds are such gifts, aren't they?
the only blue bird I have ever seen are the blue jays. he is beautiful and my favorite color for birds are the yellow ones. I love yellow flowers and yellow birds. I would love to see a blue bird
So pretty! I feel lighter already. Who doesn't love the bluebird of happiness? Thank you for sharing
All of the are so beautiful!
Cute warbler in frame.
What a treat to see your bluebird and other birdie photos. I do appreciate our fine feathered friends. They add so much joy to our lives, don't they! Thanks, Diane. xo
I think bluebirds would be one of my favorites. Such beautiful birds!
I always enjoy seeing your bird photographs, those bluebirds have amazing colouring.
Happy weekend wishes.
All the best Jan
The bluebirds are my favorite. You got some terrific pictures of them.
I have never in my life seen a bluebird! I know they live here in NJ but I just never saw one. Wonderful photos today.
Magenta berries! The panetone color of the year!
LeeAnna
I enjoyed this post, I love that peek a boo. :-)
Thank you for sharing Florida beauty with us.
Love, Carla
I know we have bluebirds around here but I have never seen one. I've seen blue jays but not blue birds.
For whatever reason bluebirds seem to have captured human imagination more than is true of others. Just think of the number of songs that have been written about bluebirds. By the end of next month the migrants will be returning here, although birds are remaining with us with ever greater frequency and in increasing numbers.
Hello Diane, First of all, what a great new header! Very nice work! Now, about the bluebirds … For a while I lived in Montana in the midst of the Rocky Mountains. During that time, my favorite bird became the Mountain Bluebird. I’ve been curious … Why did they name them Eastern and Mountain? Why not Eastern and Western? 😊 Anyway, your photos of the Eastern Bluebird make it a close runner up to my favorite. Wishing you a happy weekend! John PS I have a tendency to go on and on in my comments … if it’s too much, just let me know. 😊
Hello Diane :=)
Great sightings of all these gorgeous birds.The black and white Warbler is a lovely little bird, as is the favourite Blue Bird, but they are a treat to see here, as they are not seen in
my neck of the woods.
Have a great weekend
All the best.
That bluebird is a knockout! Someday, I'll see one.
I am late getting here but loved seeing all the birds! I hear them at Tenoroc every morning when I arrive at work but I usually don't see them. You have a great eye (or ear!)!!
My ID challenge is Sparrows - there are so many different kinds! All your photos are great! I am another one who is especially fond of Bluebirds.
Have a blessed day!
Hari OM
They are kinda irresistible, aren't they?! YAM xx
The bluebirds are very beautiful! I love blue birds :)
The lemon yellow warbler looks like one who was in my greenhose last autumn. I had never seen them before. Beautiful photos!
The bluebird is a beautiful bird and your photo captures it well. Have a nice weekend.
I like the bluebird, but they all are beautiful and unknkown to me, thanks for sharing.
Greetings from cold grey Germany
Your photos of the beautiful feathered friends are awesome ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
the bluebirds are gorgeous, such a pretty shade of blue. they are abundant here in new jersey but i have never seen them at my feeders. on the farm i visit they have a lot of bluebird boxes and a large number of bluebird families! your pictures are so pretty!!
for me, a warbler is a warbler...a few are easy to tell apart, others, not as much!! i do see warblers at my feeders, most i am familiar with. you are taking really nice walks, i think you are filled with patience, i know i am...i want to capture the picture!!
We have many bluebirds in our fields, I love them so. Your yellow warbler looks a bit like our gold finches in winter.
I'll join everyone and say how much I love Bluebirds although I don't see many of them. Your shots are great.
I wish birdwatchers were allowed to rename the warblers instead of breaking head analysing their subtle differences. The bluebirds are stunning!
Lovely captures of beautiful birds!
Such beautiful birds, Diane. We don't have bluebirds here and I hope to see one some day. Your photos are gorgeous. Today I saw a Northern Flicker in the garden and enjoyed watching him feed. Have a great week.
Que felicidad fotografiar pájaros tan preciosos, me encantan. Abrazos.
You are so right in saying the bluebirds standout more right now against the drab browns of winter. They are gorgeous!
Nice! I rarely get a bluebird photo. I see them once in a while but they don’t stand still and pose.
I would love to have Bluebirds where we live, such elegant birds! Happy wanders!
Wren x
The Bluebird is beautiful and so are the other birds. Have a wonderful week.
lovely to see those gorgeous birds :)
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