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Saturday, March 25, 2017

A Blue Spring In the Foothills

 Hello from the foothills where Spring is in full swing.  The seed clusters in this maple tree provided just enough dappled shade to darken the color of our resident Eastern Bluebird.  Love the color.

 He and his mate have been preparing the bluebird box just outside my kitchen window for nesting.  She watched me closely while he waited his turn at the birdbath.

You can leave anytime now, Mr. Robin....

 Finally in...

Is there anything better than a long splash in cool water?

I hope your Spring (or Autumn) is filled with lots of gorgeous color.

Linking with Eileen at: Saturday's Critters


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  1. eileeninmdMarch 25, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    Hello, the bluebirds have always been one of my favorite birds. They are beautiful. The bath shots are cute! Wonderful collection of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Linda at To Behold The BeautyMarch 25, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful shots, Toni! I especially love the one of the female, sort of looking over her shoulder at you. Great job!

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 25, 2017 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you, Linda, I consider that high praise coming from you. Always love your photos. Hope you're having a great weekend.

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  3. JaneMarch 25, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful photographs, Toni! Bluebirds are rare around here, so I'll have to enjoy your pictures. That's so nice that she is nesting nearby so you can enjoy the progress. Spring hasn't arrived here yet, but we are always hopeful!

    Hugs
    Jane

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 25, 2017 at 10:38 AM

      Hi Jane! I love watching these birds so Goodman mounted a nesting box where I could watch it while I'm cooking, etc. I'm sure your spring is imminent, but as always, we'll be in a humid heatwave before you, too. Argh.

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  4. Nancy ChanMarch 25, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful birds. Love to watch the birds taking their splash in the bird bath. I am now following you and inviting you to follow me too. Thank you and have a beautiful day!

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  5. carol l mckennaMarch 25, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    Wish Spring was in MA ~ beautiful photos ~ love the ones of birds splashing in the bird bath ~ thanks,

    Wishing you a fun weekend ~ ^_^

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 25, 2017 at 6:39 PM

      Thank you for stopping by, Carol, and I'm sure spring won't be long from your area.

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  6. LeaMarch 25, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Wonderful!

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  7. BreathtakingMarch 25, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Hello!:) Incredibly beautiful birds, and captures. The blue bird is so vibrant in colour, and with his pinkish breast is an altogether spectacular creature. You are so lucky to see them in your garden. Love the images you captured in the bird bath, and it's always nice to see your American Robins. Enjoy your weekend!:)

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 25, 2017 at 6:43 PM

      Thank you, the bluebirds are my favorite. Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. JeanneMarch 25, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    These shots of the Eastern Bluebird are just lovely! Such beautiful and bright little birds!

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 25, 2017 at 6:44 PM

      Hi Jeanne, and thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment.

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  9. MarcieMarch 25, 2017 at 3:30 PM

    The Eastern Bluebirds are an absolute favorite of mine. They sit atop the fence posts of our garden enclosure in summer, but I never manage to get a good photo. Yours are fantastic!

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 25, 2017 at 6:46 PM

      Thank you, Marcie. I finally bought a camera that could take a good photo, and it's paying off, finally.

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  10. Our photosMarch 25, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    Very nice photos ! I really like this very much !!

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  11. GreenComotionMarch 25, 2017 at 6:56 PM

    Fantastic photos of birds.
    I used to see the Eastern Bluebird when we lived in Georgia. How pretty!
    Thanks for your visit.

    Have a Happy Weekend, Pat!
    Peace :)

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 26, 2017 at 10:44 AM

      Thank you for stopping by as well. Have a lovely day.

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  12. DebMarch 26, 2017 at 8:00 AM

    Happy Spring in your neck of the woods Toni! I'm looking forward to seeing the birds pull string from my nesting ball this spring!

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    1. magnoliasnteaMarch 26, 2017 at 10:46 AM

      Hi Deb! I've never seen those balls for sale, but I do put out yarn and bits of wool for them sometimes. Thanks for the reminder as I had not done that yet, and they are already building their nests.

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  13. IdaMarch 26, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    That bath looked like it was fun.

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  14. OhmydearestsMarch 27, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    Hi there! what a gorgeous bird! I love your 'action shots'! wishing you a beautiful week!

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  15. JESMarch 27, 2017 at 7:51 AM

    You get the sweetest birds in your neck of the woods! We get lots of woodpeckers and needless to say... not always my favorite way to start a day :)

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  16. kathyinozarksMarch 27, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    Happy s[ring! Love the photos

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  17. janice15March 27, 2017 at 5:04 PM

    Lovely for sure... nothing better to me then to watch the birds bathe. Happy Spring with love Janice new follower please join me to ..

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  18. SandraMarch 27, 2017 at 10:07 PM

    I love the bird bath photo :)
    Happy Spring!

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    1. DiannaMarch 28, 2017 at 5:44 PM

      Your pictures are beautiful, Toni. I love that royal blue color of the Eastern Bluebird. Loved the picture of him in the bird bath! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  19. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceMarch 29, 2017 at 12:40 AM

    What fun, splashing in the bird bath, washing off the last vestiges of winter! Yeah for spring... happy to see your pretty pictures of the birds and spring, here we still have lots of mud... lol... but I know spring is not far away now!

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  20. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 10, 2017 at 3:30 PM

    What gorgeous blue birds! Hope you are having a fabulous Spring! Hugs, Diane

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  21. Monica May 4, 2017 at 7:42 PM

    Your bird photography is outstanding! I really enjoyed the photos in the bird bath. Happy spring!

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