Two weeks in a row we had big storms.  First there was the hurricane and then came a nor’easter.  This past Friday seemed to be the first nice day in a while and I wasn’t the only one who noticed!  The birds were enjoying the sunshine in their favorite place to hang, my backyard.  I saw doves, sparrows, cardinals, woodpeckers, chickadees, a hovering hawk, and wait for it…  an Eastern Bluebird!  It was quite a bird day for me.  In addition to getting a couple nice photos of this blue celebrity I also got an picture of a Dark-eyed Junco and later in the day a Common Loon.

I just love bluebirds!  This one is not quite as bright blue as one I saw this summer but it’s still beautiful.  Along with the junco, I think this bluebird was just passing through.   Continue reading →