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Birds, Winter, Kingston

Small birds drinking snow from branches.

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Eastern Bluebird sitting on snow-dusted branch displaying rust-coloured breast against white background and soft winter light.

Yellow-rumped Warbler resting on bare branch against clear blue sky with distinctive yellow flank patch visible.

Merlebleu de l’Est
En hiver, il fréquente les milieux ouverts du Québec, se perchant pour repérer invertébrés et baies. Espèce en expansion grâce aux nichoirs.

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It's time to slow down and admire some pretty things. Today: a bluebird

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An Eastern Bluebird. A bird that has a blue head, back, wings, and tail; rusty orange breast, and white underneath.

Bluebird High Wire Act

A crisp, well-defined image of an Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) perched on a twisted powerline.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

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"A single Eastern Bluebird perches gracefully on a twisted metal wire, suspended against a backdrop of pure, cloudless blue sky. The bird’s plumage is a striking contrast of colors: its head, back, and wings shimmer with a rich, electric blue, while its chest glows with a warm, rusty orange that fades into soft white underparts. The feathers are sharply defined, each barb visible, giving the bird a crisp, almost sculptural presence. Its small, dark eyes are alert, and its beak is slender and slightly curved. The wire beneath it coils like a quiet signature, adding a touch of industrial texture to the otherwise natural scene. The composition is simple, serene, and luminous—an emblem of quiet beauty and balance." - Microsoft Copilot

Ekeking to the bluebirds on #caturday birb patrol.
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Eastern bluebirds in winter
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Three small Eastern bluebirds sit spaced along a snow-covered branch as flakes fall around them, creating a quiet, balanced winter scene focused on stillness and companionship.

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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), 8th May 2024
es: Azulejo Oriental, fr: Merlebleu de L’Est
Cape Henlopen State Park, North Shores, Delaware
Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 75% crop, 1/400s, f/14, ISO 1250
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A fluffed-up, gray-backed bluebird perches on the broken branch of a tree.

Good morning. ☕☕☕

14 December 2025

I look out my office window and my first thought is, “don’t go out there.” The sky is gray, and nothing is moving—not even a mouse. 😂 It’s 42°F, not terribly cold yet, but there’s a freeze warning for tonight. The forecast says it will drop to 26°F.

In the Army and Marines, when stationed in places where the cold was brutal, they issued a pair of boots we called Mickey Mouse boots. Heavily insulated, they looked like cartoon feet—big, rounded, and clumsy. They were meant for survival in extreme cold, but the warning always came with them: don’t wear them too much. If you did, your feet would sweat, and that trapped moisture could turn against you, causing cold-weather injuries.

Still, they had their place. If you were standing guard at an ammunition depot in the middle of nowhere—say, on Mount Fuji in the snow—they were a blessing. But they weren’t recommended for road marching. Infantrymen rarely carried them anyway. When you walk everywhere, you become selective about what goes in your pack. Niceties don’t make the cut—only essentials.

Back to the present: cold weather has its own paradox. Snow is beautiful when seen from a heated room through a window. But if you have to live in it for days or weeks, beauty gives way to endurance. In those moments, finding someplace warm—even for a few minutes—feels like a rare and sovereign gift.

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck

“When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.” — A. A. Milne

“Welcome, winter. Your late dawns and chilled breath make me lazy, but I love you nonetheless.” — Terri Guillemets

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Bluebird in the Pines

"Nestled among the pine needles and soft morning light, an Eastern Bluebird perches quietly on a tree branch. Its back, wings, and tail shimmer in shades of deep blue—like fragments of sky stitched into feather. The chest glows with a warm reddish-brown hue, fading gently into white underparts that catch the light like brushed linen.

The bird is partially obscured by the branch it rests on, blending into the pine’s textured bark and the surrounding needles. This partial concealment adds a sense of intimacy, as if the bluebird were sharing a private moment with the tree. The pine needles frame the scene in soft green, blurred into a dreamy backdrop that makes the bird’s colors stand out all the more.

The composition is quiet and contemplative—no dramatic pose, no open wings—just a small, vivid creature resting in the architecture of nature. The light is gentle, casting a soft glow across the bark and feathers, as if the morning itself were pausing to admire the bluebird’s presence." - Microsoft Copilot

Merlebleu de l'Est - Eastern bluebird
Une rareté qui s’oppose à l'hiver..!

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A Bluebird View

This Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) was perched at the top of a tall sweetgum tree. I usually spot them on the powerlines, so seeing one up high in the canopy felt like a quiet surprise.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

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"A single Eastern Bluebird perches on a bare tree branch, its body angled slightly forward as if poised between rest and flight. The bird’s plumage is striking: a brilliant blue cloak covers its back and wings, while its chest glows with a warm reddish-orange, fading into a soft white belly. The branch it rests on is leafless and slender, part of a tree stripped bare by the season—suggesting late fall or winter. Behind the bird, the sky is a clear, uninterrupted blue, echoing the hue of its feathers and casting the entire scene in crisp, quiet light. The composition is simple and reverent, with the bird as the undeniable focal point—a vivid spark of color against the skeletal tree and open sky." - Microsoft Copilot

Favorite Perch

I usually spot Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) perched along the powerlines near my home—though elsewhere, they favor fences and fence posts. This particular bluebird is a male, and he sees me coming. I sometimes approach perched birds in stages: snap a photo, take a few steps closer, snap again—rinse and repeat—until I’m close enough, or they decide it’s time to fly. That morning, there were three bluebirds on the line. When I got too close, they didn’t flee outright—just shifted a little farther down the wire, keeping their distance but staying in view.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

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"Perched confidently on a thick, twisted metal wire, an Eastern Bluebird gazes into the open sky. Its feathers shimmer with a brilliant cobalt blue across the head, back, and wings—like a splash of sky stitched into flesh. The chest glows with a warm, rusty orange, fading gently into a soft white belly, as if dipped in sunrise. The bird’s posture is alert yet serene, talons gripping the wire with quiet strength. The wire itself coils like a muscular vine, metallic and weathered, contrasting the bird’s delicate form. Behind it, the sky is a flawless canvas of blue—no clouds, no distractions—just a vast, open expanse that amplifies the bird’s vivid colors and solitary grace. The lighting is crisp and generous, illuminating every feather’s texture and the subtle curve of its beak. It’s a moment of stillness, clarity, and quiet majesty." - Microsoft Copilot

every time I'm reminded of wafrn I'll come back and post a bird photo.

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Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), 31st March 2024
es: Azulejo Oriental, fr: Merlebleu de L’Est
Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Massachusetts
N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), Pawtucket, Pennacook & Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 800mm f/11, 25% crop, 1/500s, ISO 500
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A somewhat gray-toned bluebird perches by a hole in a paper-barked birch tree.

We saw a few eastern bluebirds along the trail this evening.
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Bluebird with a blue head and a rust-colored chest, head turned to the side, sitting at the top of a tall stem with green leaves beginning to turn brown. Background is blurry green plants.

Perched Between Worlds

On our walk this morning, I was hoping to spot the pair of red-tailed hawks I saw a while back—but no such luck. Instead, I crossed paths with a smaller predator: an Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis), perched and scanning the countryside with quiet intensity.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

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"An Eastern Bluebird perches delicately on a strand of barbed wire, its small frame poised with quiet dignity. The bird’s head, wings, and tail shimmer in vibrant blue—like fragments of sky stitched into feather. Its chest glows with a warm reddish-orange, fading into a soft white belly. The barbed wire beneath it is stark and metallic, a contrast to the bird’s softness—a perch both precarious and poetic. Behind the bluebird, the background melts into a smooth gradient of green, blurred and gentle, like a meadow remembered in dream. The bird stands out in sharp detail, every feather etched with clarity. The photograph bears the signature Swede’s Photographs in the bottom right corner." - Microsoft Copilot

Bluebirds Fluttering in a Tree

This pair of Eastern bluebirds (Sialia sialis) fluttered about 100 meters away, near the crown of a tall sweet gum tree.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

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"Two bluebirds slice through a pale sky, suspended mid-flight among a lattice of bare branches. The upper bird, positioned to the left, spreads its wings wide—feathers splayed like open hands, tail fanned in a burst of blue. The lower bird, angled to the right, mirrors the motion with wings extended, its body tilted as if banking through invisible currents. The branches around them are mostly leafless, thin and reaching, with a few lingering leaves in green and yellow—suggesting autumn’s slow unraveling. The sky behind is soft and muted, a blank canvas that makes the birds and branches stand out in sharp relief. The scene feels like a fleeting duet—motion and stillness held in tension. In the top right corner, a watermark reads “Swede’s Photographs,” grounding the image in authorship." - Copilot

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Sialia sialis

Bird on a Wire

Here’s a female eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) perched on her preferred lookout—a powerline. Bluebirds seem to favor these open perches for the clear view they offer of nearby lawns, where unsuspecting prey hides in the grass. They may look delicate but make no mistake—bluebirds are predators.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #EasternBluebird #thrush