When I photographed this immature Eastern Bluebird three days ago, I imagined she had a question for me: “Hey, it’s October. When is it going to cool down?”
Immature Eastern Bluebird at a birdbath – Canon R7, f7.1, 1/8000, ISO 2500, -0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
Why?
Because the temps in October here in Arkansas aren’t usually in the low to mid-90s. Low 80s or upper 70s are more typical.
At the time I photographed the young bluebird, the forecast predicted that temperatures would drop by this coming Monday. I hope they do, for both me and the birds.
The one nice thing has been that mornings are definitely cooler than they were. I’ve enjoyed sitting outside with my coffee while it’s still pitch dark, listening for coyotes and owls.
So, my answer to the question I imagined the bluebird asked me is: Monday, little one, is when it should cool down.
I’m not really wishing away warm temps, just the overly hot ones.
I still want to photograph the butterflies and other insects I’m seeing now. I’m also hoping to catch one last glimpse of a hummingbird at the flowers, or maybe a tanager, cuckoo, or phoebe again before the weather turns cold.
Yes, I know, I don’t want much. But a woman can dream and have hope.
This will be my first fall here, and I admit that I’m looking forward to the autumn birds and wildlife I’ll see.
I am excited—excited enough to do a happy dance. I should have invited this young Eastern Bluebird to join me
Life is good.
Mia
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Very cool pic. I really like the birdbath shots you’ve been taking lately. It’s amazing how many species of birds you’ve been able to capture at that birdie “watering hole”. Thanks Mia.
I am ALWAYS glad to see summer leave. And I imagine the birds and other animals are too. I hope that your cooler temperatures arrive – and stick.
Pretty bird and photo. I wonder with birds having higher temperatures than mammals, if they like it warmer? I know our parrots did. The parrots where in there element with 80-100 degrees. It’s been hot in Utah too. 10-15 degrees above “normal”. I like the cooler temps too, mostly I hate watering in October. Normally I don’t water the lawn or the vegetable and flower garden, just plants in pots. But it’s been so hot and dry I have watered it all.