Puffed blue

 

For a few weeks, there have been Mountain Bluebirds around, but it wasn’t until this morning that I managed to get close enough for good pictures. A couple was perched on adjacent bushes from which they scanned for insects in different directions.

The female bluebird has understated colours, which is good for blending in.

The male bluebird isn’t understated. Despite this, the female chooses him, not for his looks, but for his ability to provide her with a good nesting cavity. So, it is unclear how he happened to evolve such an opulent outfit. 

As I watched, he looked my way and puffed his feathers.

And if a puffed bluebird were not sufficiently grand, a muskrat paid a visit in the early morning light.

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3 Responses to Puffed blue

  1. Ralph Ritcey says:

    Hi Alistair,
    I’ve appreciated your unsurpassed nature phography for several years now and have never said thanks for sharing your work. Well thanks very much !!!
    I’m sure there are many more like me who have never got around to saying thanks.
    Keep those superb photos coming!!
    Cheers,
    Ralph

  2. Colin & Irene McIlwaine says:

    I really enjoy your pictures. .I hope you will continue sending these magnificent photographs .Many thanks.

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