Last summer I put hummingbird feeders up on my deck and have been watching those fascinating little birds and snapping photos of them. I could almost say that hummingbirds are my favorite. But then I remember another time and place and a different bird. Years ago I had a summer place in Montana where I was blessed with lots of Mountain Bluebirds. I set up a nest box, watched, and took photos. The Mountain Bluebird family story is in the photos below. For many years I considered them my favorite birds.
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| → Click on images for a better view. ← Overview Nest box on the left. Storm brews in the distance. This is in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. |
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| Solitary nest box. Selected as home by Mountain Bluebirds in late May. |
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| Dad |
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| Mom |
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| Yes, the eggs are BLUE too. 😊 |
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| Mom doing her duty. |
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| First egg hatched. Look carefully. The beek is easy to spot. |
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| Checking on the family. |
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| Feeding is a busy project. |
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| Mom and Dad both bring food. |
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| These little ones are hungry. |
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| Trying to pretend they are not there. |
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| More food please. |
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| Getting bigger. |
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| So big it is getting crowded. Note poop stuck on walls. Sometimes the parents could be seen bringing the poop out of the nest. |
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| Almost ready to leave the nest. |
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| Box cleaned out and ready for next year. |
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| I miss the storm clouds in Montana's big sky country. And the Mountain Bluebirds! |
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