By: Sally Siko, Admin-Birdwatching NC
As I was walking back to my truck after a morning of birding at the Prairie Ridge Ecostation in Raleigh, I spotted this lovely Eastern Bluebird perched at the top of a small tree near the parking lot.
It had just begun to rain but this little blue gem was singing up a storm. Nearby, an unseen companion (or adversary) answered him note for note.
As you may have guessed, the Eastern Bluebird inhabits the eastern part of the United States. These gorgeous members of the thrush family are often seen at forest openings, perching on fence lined pastures, and swooping above open fields, as well as in our own backyards and golf courses.
The northern populations of Eastern Bluebirds migrate south every winter, many of which end up here in North Carolina. Our resident flocks here in the Triangle region stay put throughout the year, adding a bit of cheerful color in the cooler months.
Definitely one of my favorite N.C. “wintertime” birds 🙂
Photos by @sally_siko of @birdwatching_nc
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