by Carol P.

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April 26, 2007

Bluebird babies have arrived !!!!!

June 12, 2009 09:50 PM EDT (Updated: June 16, 2009 04:57 PM EDT)

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Finally, the four little bluebird eggs have hatched.

I was sneaky and took a few pics. Their eyes are still closed.

Stay tuned for more pics later, as they grow.

This is soooo exciting!!!!

So cool, only one day old. It was a task getting the camera inside the house.

I had to be quick, Mom and Dad were watching!

Feed me!!! They are so sweet!

They already look like bluebirds... kind of! :)

Stay tuned, more pictures to come.

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Comments: 65

Carol P. Jun 12, 2009, 9:54pm EDT

If you are interested, you can check out my first article on putting up the bluebird house, and seeing the bluebird eggs...

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977696325

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Sheryl L. Jun 12, 2009, 10:05pm EDT

Sweet! My baby robins flew the coop a week ago. Isn't it fun to watch them grow?

Carol P. Jun 12, 2009, 11:56pm EDT

Yes it is awesome. This is my first time!

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~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Jun 12, 2009, 10:10pm EDT

You are so luck and sneaky...LOL

Thanks a ton for sharing. I love shots like this.

Carol P. Jun 12, 2009, 11:56pm EDT

Patience is all it takes Jackie. Thanks!

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Janet "Jax" B. Jun 12, 2009, 10:11pm EDT

Oh how neat...I can't wait to see how they grow.

Carol P. Jun 12, 2009, 11:57pm EDT

Me too Janet, I will keep you updated.

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Cheryl W. Jun 12, 2009, 10:21pm EDT

Aww..so cute!

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Linda T. Jun 12, 2009, 10:36pm EDT

I love watching the development of baby birds. We has orioles that hatched near us. We can't see inside the nest but enjoy watching the parents fly around bringing food back to them. Soon as one parent shows up all you can is loud chirping. Been trying to get pictures of the parents but they have been too quick for me.

Carol P. Jun 12, 2009, 11:58pm EDT

The door of the house easily opens to the outside, so that made it easier for taking pics. It is so cool how they keep the other birds away too.

Check out the Mom & Dad photos.. I have an album of them, all taken from my back glass door... in the rain.

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Connie L. Jun 12, 2009, 11:14pm EDT

ohhhh, very nice

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Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jun 12, 2009, 11:53pm EDT

Sweet little baby birdies!

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Ruth Luce Jun 12, 2009, 11:55pm EDT

Oh my goodness, how wonderful, can't wait to see them growing up!!! =~D

Carol P. Jun 12, 2009, 11:58pm EDT

I know, me too!! Dustin would LOVE this.

Ruth Luce Jun 13, 2009, 12:04am EDT

Indeed, I know he would have, I can see the delight that would have been in my Patrick as well, we loved discovering together once upon a time!

Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 12:08am EDT

Once upon a time, thanks for your support Ruth. We must hold on tight to our memories.

Ruth Luce Jun 13, 2009, 12:10am EDT

In the words of the great Billie Holiday, "They can't take that away from me.." Nothing ever can, that's ours forever......

Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 12:11am EDT

How true that is Ruth. Forever in our hearts.

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JOHN BECK Jun 13, 2009, 12:52am EDT

Good nature photos. It's heartwarming the way bluebirds have returned from near extinction.

Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 10:33am EDT

Yes it is John.

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lynn a. Jun 13, 2009, 2:37am EDT

This is such a treat. We can hear the baby birds around us but can not see any of the nests. Enjoy.

Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 10:33am EDT

Thank you Lynn.

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Sherrie H. Jun 13, 2009, 7:31am EDT

Adorable! So exciting!

Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 10:34am EDT

Yes it is Sherrie. I am out there every day with my binoculars!

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Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 10:34am EDT

That's OK, I don't have any bluejays yet.

Candice(Candy) E. Jun 13, 2009, 7:49am EDT

Awww" Wonderful Babies !!! Nice Clear Pictures,Great Job !!!

Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 10:35am EDT

Thank you, had to snap them really fast!!

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Joy McCormick Jun 13, 2009, 7:50am EDT

I used to have nestboxes where I lived before. I would pair them up and have Tree Swallows in one box and bluebirds in the other. They would help each other keep the house sparrows away (house sparrows will KILL adult and baby bluebirds, so beware!) They would also help feed each others babies... that was really neat to see.

Thanks for sharing this... I really miss having the bluebirds around. I live in a village now and I put up a box but so far only those nasty house sparrows have tried to use it (and I WON'T let them either!) and I haven't seen a bluebird here at all. =(

Carol P. Jun 13, 2009, 10:24am EDT

Joy, I know sparrows will kill the eggs and the babies, I have a sparrow-resistant house. Don't know anything about tree swallows. Thanks for the info!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 13, 2009, 11:47am EDT

Oh how neat, they are so tiny and cute. What a great experience.

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:31pm EDT

Thanks Nana. I am having so much fun!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 13, 2009, 1:41pm EDT

Thanks so much for sharing this with my group.

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Randall C. Jun 13, 2009, 2:50pm EDT

very nice Carol. Just glad for you...

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:31pm EDT

Thank you Randall.

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Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Jun 13, 2009, 3:35pm EDT

How exciting! I have been off Gather for a few days and this was a pleasant site to see on my return today. They are precious. I'm so glad you were able to get some pics of them. I'm off to see the other photos :)

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:32pm EDT

Good to see you Renda. Fun fun!!! :) I will take more later, trying to give them a break.

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Rose H. Jun 13, 2009, 4:32pm EDT

Carol, those are amazing picture - nekkid birdies. They look adorable, I can't believe you got this close to the nest!

Almost all the caught up with all your posts and photos will be next.:)

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:32pm EDT

Thank you Rose. I used my Canon Elf camera and got really up close and personal!

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Heather C. Jun 14, 2009, 7:52am EDT

Great photos!

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:39pm EDT

Appreciate your comment.

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John S. (arizona) Jun 14, 2009, 12:34pm EDT

How cool! Great pictures.

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:39pm EDT

Thanks for your visit John!

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Jun 14, 2009, 4:59pm EDT

They are so tiny, fragile, and will be so very demanding of their parents! What a gift to be able to see their progress here :)

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:40pm EDT

Yes, it is a gift Tonia. The Mom and Dad are in and out, in and out constantly. So cool to watch.

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Elaine S. Jun 14, 2009, 5:45pm EDT

Wonderful Photos

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 8:40pm EDT

Thanks Elaine.

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Renita P. Jun 14, 2009, 6:09pm EDT

love the pics!

Carol P. Jun 14, 2009, 9:00pm EDT

Thank you Renita.

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Lisa K. Jun 14, 2009, 6:12pm EDT

Hi Carol! I'm so glad you pinged me to let me know you got some pictures of the babies. That is just so cool. I'm off to see the other photo essay now!