On the same day I photographed the young Northern Mockingbird I shared yesterday, I also had a striking male Eastern Bluebird in my viewfinder for a little bit.
Male Eastern Bluebird fluttering his wings in autumn – Canon R7, handheld, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 1600, +0.7 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
I hadn’t photographed a male bluebird in a while, so I was happy to focus on him for as long as he stayed.
The male Eastern Bluebird kept fluttering his wings and seemed a little excited. I believe he was excited because a female bluebird was nearby, checking out the nestbox.
Eastern Bluebird male in fall in Arkansas – Canon R7, handheld, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 1600, +0.7 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
It’s way too late, or too early, depending on how you look at it, for these bluebirds to be thinking about breeding and nesting again this year.
Perhaps this male was all aflutter simply because he found the female bluebird attractive.
Excited Eastern Bluebird male – Canon R7, handheld, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 1600, +0.7 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
Whatever it was that made this male bluebird excited enough to flutter his wings, I’m grateful for it because I liked the action I was seeing through my viewfinder.
Seeing, hearing, and photographing these beautiful Eastern Bluebirds has been great fun for me.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Eastern Bluebird photos plus facts and information about this species.
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