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kygarden
May-07-2006, 11:26 AM
I finally caught the bluebirds next to my house feeding their young. Mom has a cricket and dad has some sort of worm/caterpillar. I really need a better lens! These were taken with the cheapo Nikon 28-200mm. It's ok, but not so sharp or fast. These birds have been nesting in this location next to my house for the last 5 or 6 years - ever since I put the box up.

Does the same family return or is it different bluebirds that just happen to like the location?

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Thusie
May-07-2006, 12:58 PM
I really like the first shot, no matter what the lens:thumb Aren't they just beautiful little birds.
Can't say if the same couple returns each year, 5-6 years for a songbird in the wild sounds a bit long, maybe. I can sure find out for you.
kygarden
May-07-2006, 01:20 PM
I really like the first shot, no matter what the lens:thumb Aren't they just beautiful little birds.
Can't say if the same couple returns each year, 5-6 years for a songbird in the wild sounds a bit long, maybe. I can sure find out for you.

Thanks :) Maybe the kids are returning to nest?
saurora
May-07-2006, 01:29 PM
In spite of the lens, you captured some adorable poses!!!! Such beautiful little birds. Very nice - Congratulations!!! :thumb
USAIR
May-07-2006, 01:56 PM
All look good to me Ky :thumb

Thanks
Fred
kygarden
May-07-2006, 03:52 PM
Thanks everyone. 5 more from the batch. If I had a really nice 70-200 2.8 VR I'd really be in business :)

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Harryb
May-07-2006, 04:12 PM
Excellent shots. You don't need pro gear to get good results.
ginger_55
May-07-2006, 04:30 PM
Those are great shots! I don't even see many bluebirds! One of my favorite books as a child was "The Bluebird of Happiness". I have a couple of old copies now.

Interesting re their food thing, did they ever put the food down or eat it?

ginger
Thusie
May-07-2006, 04:36 PM
Interesting re their food thing, did they ever put the food down or eat it?

ginger

Probably not just stuffed into gaping nestling mouths:D

Great shots!
kygarden
May-07-2006, 05:13 PM
Those are great shots! I don't even see many bluebirds! One of my favorite books as a child was "The Bluebird of Happiness". I have a couple of old copies now.

Interesting re their food thing, did they ever put the food down or eat it?

ginger

As Thusie said, I'm sure the babies ate it up :) I read bluebirds LOVE meal worms. Some people buy them and put them in a plate fastened to a fence post. There's plenty around here for them to eat. I wondered where dad got that worm though. I don't see many of those myself! He's got a good eye. It's not an earth worm. It's like a caterpillar or something.