21 October 09
Bluebirds in Profusion
Bluebirds seem to have cycles, and perhaps we’re entering a new one. They investigated this very box for weeks earlier this year, only to opt for something different, from which the pair fledged at least two but probably more young. I sketched this bird this morning in good light and added color later. It was a bit strong, the color, but it was definitely this type of effect.
I sketched this other bird later in the day when the colors were more washed out and the bird itself, a juvenile, was in any case more muted.
Who knows whether they’ll continue to do this for the next few weeks or will range widely for food (lots is available now, and the rain has perked the place up a lot).
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