Empty Nest (box) Syndrome

Well, at approximately 4:15 this afternoon, the bluebird babies I've been monitoring in my yard fledged. I had literally just finished processing my morning photos of them when I stepped out onto my deck and saw two of them leave the nest box and fly up to the poplars behind my house. I really wanted to see them fledge so I'm pleased. You'd almost think they waited till I was watching ...And here are the last of the bluebird shots, (unless they stick around the yard). Yikes, now I'm actually going to have to work for my bird shots again!

Just when I thought they couldn't get any better, Bravo!

These are wonderful pictures.

Excellent work with these Mike.

You had a good run with these guys, Mike, congrats on your results. Now go out and find something new and start over again

You've done well by them, Mike; good job.
Al

Nice behavioral captures.

Beautiful! and Great timing. It's early enough in the summer. Maybe you'll get a second set of blue bird babies.

Nancy McKown wrote in post #16128486
Beautiful! and Great timing. It's early enough in the summer. Maybe you'll get a second set of blue bird babies.

Possibly. I watched the male poking his head into the empty nest box this morning. He seemed a bit confused as to what exactly was going on (typical guy )...
Mike

Mike, wow! Isn;t it a great feeling to know that a successful nesting happened!

Flo wrote in post #16128940
Mike, wow! Isn;t it a great feeling to know that a successful nesting happened!

I can see why some folks are such avid "bluebirders", they are a real pleasure to have around.
Mike

grendel64 wrote in post #16129007
I can see why some folks are such avid "bluebirders", they are a real pleasure to have around.
Mike

They seem quite confident with people around thats for sure.

They are definitely gorgeous birds to photograph. I hope you get a second clutch Mike