Introducing Ben - Missy's new mate -- Birds in photography-on-the.net forums

kenn3d

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Mar 16, 2011 20:37 | #1

Hi all,

We worried for Missy of course when we lost Mr.B. She seemed to watch and worry for him just as we did:

IMAGE: http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/Nature/BirdsBlossomsButterfliesVol5/bluebirdmissy9811/1208172872_8vU8M-XL.jpg

But she is sure a trooper too and continued to maintain her claim on her territory even in his absence:

IMAGE: http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/Nature/BirdsBlossomsButterfliesVol5/bluebirdmissy7583/1218520312_CijPp-XL.jpg

She was fussy with Ben when he arrived on the scene, despite his advances towards her:

IMAGE: http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/Nature/BirdsBlossomsButterfliesVol5/bluebirdben5598/1203879042_XjuCD-XL.jpg

But he is a handsome bird and very attentive towards her:

IMAGE: http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/Nature/BirdsBlossomsButterfliesVol5/bluebirdben6330/1208173117_6yv5M-XL.jpg

He is feeding her now, and guarding the nestbox dutifully as she begins building her first nest of the season:

IMAGE: http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/Nature/BirdsBlossomsButterfliesVol5/bluebirdmissyben7344s/1216229403_n8LwB-XL.jpg

We are hopeful for them both now as the new season gets underway. She is accustomed to and deserves only the best in a mate... we hope Ben will prove to be worthy of her:

IMAGE: http://kenn3d.smugmug.com/Nature/BirdsBlossomsButterfliesVol5/bluebirdben6221/1206857824_TBj84-XL.jpg

Please wish them good luck in the upcoming season.

Kenn

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Mar 16, 2011 20:58 | #2

So glad to see the story continue. A beautiful couple! I am looking forward to the next generation.

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Mar 16, 2011 21:10 | #3

Good news, Kenn. Beautiful shots, as always.

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Mar 16, 2011 21:14 | #4

Nice. I wish I could get some close ups of these guys/gals

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Mar 16, 2011 21:21 as a reply to @ Methodical's post | #5

Awesome, wish this new union all the best

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Mar 16, 2011 21:41 | #7

This saga is quickly becoming as fun as the Ducky thread.

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Mar 17, 2011 01:39 | #8

Great shots Kenn! A very nice portrait of Ben. I hope things work out for you all.

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Mar 17, 2011 04:29 | #10

These are moving, Kenn. I'm so happy for Missy. Ben is a handsome fellow. And boy, are these images beautiful.

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Mar 17, 2011 08:18 | #11

Beautiful shots Kenn... by the looks of the feeding shot, the new kid on the block is a model husband I wish you and your friends a calm and safe nesting season.... looking forward to the fledgling photos.

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Mar 17, 2011 08:48 | #12

Exceptional photos; well done.

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Mar 17, 2011 08:59 | #13

didn't hear, Kenn. where did Mr. B go?

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Mar 17, 2011 09:40 | #14

Good Luck, Mr. and Mrs., another set of fine shots Kenn, I would say you will have another banner year!

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