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The last time I looked, there were no eggs, but this morning I braved the invisible clouds of tree pollen and was very surprised to find Mrs. Bluebird sitting on the nest when I open up the nest box. She gave me a dirty look and fled, Mr. Bluebird flew over to deliver a few choice curses and I found five eggs there!

I like to chronicle the laying of the eggs one by one, and that way be able to calculate the probable hatching date. Oh well, I'll just designate today as day one for the countdown. Dang tree pollen!

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salma1 says:

Congratulatiions!!! This is really good news. Happiness is a nest full of bluebird eggs!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

I-P-S says:

wonderful, will be awhile still before any eggs are here
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

Yay!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Ol' Mr Boston says:

Cool!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Zsaj says:

Wow -- it's that time of year again already?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

pdug says:

Ahhhhhhhhhh......... soon to hatch again !

geee........ you've been showing us these for years now ..... nice to see.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

IngallsIdyllGirl says:

Woo hoo! So beautiful!
Hope the tree pollen season is kinder on you this year.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

BugMan50 says:

Great image and story! Looking forward to seeing the chicks!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Philosopher Queen says:

FIVE eggs, woo-hoo! I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering when this year's count would begin. (This was prompted by my checking out my local cardinals' nest.)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

mrBobBaker says:

Nice clutch.

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Cork_ says:

They are such beautiful eggs.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

hamapenguin says:

Wow! beautiful color!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

PierceRebecca says:

Awesome little Bluebird eggs.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

deerluvr says:

fingers crossed for all to hatch!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

carriebassoon says:

I love the bluebird egg pictures. They never get old.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Schneider says:

Excellent, G.! I'm pretty sure I have a pair sitting on some in my yard as well.....hopefully have some little ones soon!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Garnite says:

Can understand your reluctance to go outside. Linda seems to have developed an allergy to alder pollen, and this time of year the windshield on the car's bright yellow every morning. Too bad you missed them being laid, but it's a great start to the year. I've loved following your successes, and they been plentiful.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Hard-Rain says:

Nice! It will be a good spring!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

SpiceCandy says:

Congrats!
Well done
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

pawightm says:

The eggs are just beautiful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~Patti~(cmuart82) says:

congrats on your Flickr Blog feature!

An incredible chronicle, perfect for Earth Day
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Josh152 says:

Nice job! They have such great color.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

noshoes says:

Absolutely beautiful Blue!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Th_Aviator says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

uiltje50 says:

Wow, beautiful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lat454205 / Lisa says:

So beautiful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TheWoodenSpool says:

lovely
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

How cool
I saw this on FlickrBlog

You and your bluebirds will be famous :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Phantomy says:

amazing egg color!! Woow!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Wolfy says:

Congrats on making Flickr Blog!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

payal_707 says:

thanks
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ken215 ~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Magnificent Blue (post 1 / comment 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucia Alicia says:

super!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

G Mary says:

the arrival of spring
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

la_riot says:

happy easter :p
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MintyMix says:

aww!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

toddlertoes says:

oh wonderful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Modo Frodo says:

Awesome! What a great shot. My kids will love this.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Derek B49 says:

theses are great to see, i think they are hedge sparrows
which should hatch out in around 14-16 days time....
keep that camera handy and get them pictures...............
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ILoveArt1 says:

whoah so blue!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

DonnazPix says:

So neat. Thanks for sharing this beautiful view!
We will have to track your progress...!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MademoiselleBoleyn says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Spring 2009: POST 10, and we'd love to have this added to the group, please join!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kat Marie Moya says:

protect these eggs from the dreaded starlings.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jennyklass says:

What a beautiful colour !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mrBobBaker says:

Nice job
blog.flickr.net/en/2009/04/22/bluebird-nestbo x/

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kurtkris©...(arnaiz) says:

makes me smile. nice view
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MissTechnogal says:

simply beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

hopechestjewelry says:

Please tell Mrs. Bludbrid, Congratulatiions!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

grace newton says:

Terrific, Lucy. It's wonderful to see some things are going right in the world. They are beautiful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Prince Bart says:

Beautiful!

Prince Bart's RGMPE
(Royal Gold Medal for Photographic Excellence)

Please tag this photo: RGMPE
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called RGMPE, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

abbeyprivate says:

I just got back in the house after taking a picture of some babies bluebirds in a house just like yours! I have them posted now.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

honeymuffler says:

Aaaaaaaaaaagh cute/pretty/i love birds! Hehe!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

leheria says:

awesome. just curious, are the eggs also blue in color?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

06lottie says:

wonderful
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TxStarz says:

Wow.. nice shot .. I honestly didn't know that
bluebirds laid blue eggs!! What a beautiful color.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

danke schizzle says:

i miss living in the burbs, seeing the birds nesting and laying eggs.. i reside in big town now, and there aint much nesting around here.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

princessangel says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr ♥ It's a BEAUTIFUL Life! ♥ Loving it!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fairywingsKAT says:

those eggs are so beautiful
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

epheminist says:

What a beautiful announcement of spring! Loved especially the ones with the wide open beaks.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

estacey says:

congrats on making the flickr blog. it's about time! :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ted 50D says:

Great pics .. but please dont disturb them it is illegal in England
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Distressed Jewell says:

Very very awesome capture and sentiment- birds nests are so magical
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

neprowell says:

Beautiful!! Spring is here :) Thank you for sharing this with us.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sues4958 says:

i love the colors...i would have never thought the eggs would be "little bluebird" color :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ibelieve.7788 says:

Wonderful, the color is perfect, somewhat like the egg of one kind of pourtry in China
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jill Elizabeth says:

The lighting on those eggs is so amazing! What beautiful little eggs =)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lille-ursus says:

You are lucky to have been able to take a picture of those gorgeous blue eggs. I adore the colour.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

HVX Silverstar says:

woooo blew me away!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

john nickolls says:

watch that pesky cat doesn't get at them!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mirunic@ says:

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooW!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Reds. says:

Nice pics but..... I thought you weren't supposed to disturb the nest, as there's a risk of the parent birds abandoning it?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

marea_shapiro says:

awesome collection:)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TRY IT2 says:

nice shot i love birds pics
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

SantaRosa OLD SKOOL says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nature uses just a few shapes.../ A Natureza usa poucas formas, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

-Ry smile :) Alone but not lonely ~ says:

It's beautiful :x
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

SA_Steve says:

Bluetiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

soybo says:

amazing colors
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

byuthriller says:

wow
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

Takeapic2 says: "can someone tell me why you all seem to find this pic good .what if the bird dont come back .after what seems continuous disturbance.no dout pics of the chicks will follow .is it worth it for the sake of getting rave reviews on hear ,birds are under a lot of strees this time of year .leave nest boxs alone ..well thats my take on it ... "

His take on it is ignorant. The bluebirds most definitely do come back and in the 10 years that I have had bluebird nest boxes, they have had a great success rate at fledging their young. Takeapic2 could take a look around my collection of nest box photos, dating back to 2004, for the evidence.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheba Wheeler says:

gorgeous!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ellswörthr says:

Those eggs are REALLY blue.. wow
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tatiana g. g. says:

miracle...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

brooklynmetfan.com says:

beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

rasoulzadeh bidgoly says:

nice
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

Bluebirds are very tolerant of nest box monitoring. Do an internet search on "bluebird nest box monitoring". Do some reading. I see you are in the UK. You don't have bluebirds there. I agree that there are many birds who would be harmed by monitoring, and it is certainly good to avoid their nests. However, I am done with your abuse and accusations.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Watter bug says:

Do none of you realise that these birds may abandon this nest due to the distubance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

Takeapic2, I suggested that you try an internet search on "bluebird nest box monitoring." It appears that you have not bothered to do that. I do find your comments abusive, and I really have nothing further to say to you.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Doug Watt says:

I'm afraid Watter bug and Takeapic2 don't think before they post.

If you can't be bothered to do the tiniest bit of research before spouting nonsense, I've done it for you:

Bluebirding for Beginners
For many, bluebirding is more than a hobby, it is a way of life. But even the most seasoned veterans had to start somewhere. Below are links which are designed to inform the novice bluebirder about proper nest box monitoring. Keep in mind, even experienced bluebird monitors make their share of mistakes, so don't be discouraged if you make mistakes—trial and error is a great way to learn!

www.birds.cornell.edu/bluebirds/beginners.htm
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Distressed Jewell says:

Lucycat, thank you for sharing such amazing photos with us.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

I never use flash. My visits are extremely brief and I honestly believe that I have never caused a nest to fail.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Doug Watt says:

This is a troll, not interested in examining facts. I've blocked him.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

grace newton says:

Thank you, Mr Watt. Anyone who would suggest Lucycat would ever do anything that would harm her beloved bluebirds is not only uninformed, they're plain untrainable. Not to mention looking for attention which I just stopped giving them.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

Okey-dokie, takeapic2. I've given you the benefit of the doubt, but I just said in my comment just above that I never use flash. Apparently you are not interested in a real dialog since you ignore what I say, so now I am blocking you. I can't say it's been fun, but I have responded to your inquiries and criticisms in the hope that you were sincere and it could be a learning experience. C'est la vie!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Distressed Jewell says:

*claps
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

S. Ruehlow says:

Ein wundervolles Blau!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

hidayett says:

Wonderful...!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kingkongphoto123 says:

This is truly a great Image...congrats !
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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