What’s Up? – Trouble in Paradise…

Trouble in Paradise…

Although our weather remains erratic, we are presented with cold mornings that in the afternoon get warm and sunny.

The official first day of spring, At 7:00 am. was 31º F and gradually the temperature increased, the sky was clear, by noon it was already over 50º F. and sunny. I had the great pleasure to see approximately 5 Eastern Bluebirds arrived. They looked around and then one couple (M&F) stayed, the rest just took off. Within minutes they were picking twigs and nest material for the cedar box bird house I installed some years back. These birds were totally into building the nest.

I believe these Bluebirds returned to the nest after migration.

Some time later, I saw a male and female American Robins walking around picking worms from the ground. I shot some pictures of them too! … Then I noticed some commotion going on under the trees. It was the male robin chasing and fighting with the male bluebird. The robin was a better contender but after 2 or 3 minutes of fight and chases. Suddenly, out of the trees the other 3 bluebirds showed up and attacked the robin, the latter, made the smart decision to retreat.

Female

Male

The bluebirds are tough fighters, no doubt. After all the ado there was peace. The couple of bluebirds continued their task to have their nest ready. No more problems after that.

As you can see, there are problems even in paradise!

Short Photo Gallery

American Goldfinch starts to show breeding plumage.

Blue Jay

Eating Lunch With…

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Tags: American Goldfinch, American Robin, birding, birds, Blue Jay, Eastern Bluebird, Interesting information, photography, photos of birds, What's Up?, Yellow-rumped Warbler

20 thoughts on “What’s Up? – Trouble in Paradise…”

silviadeangelis40d on March 25, 2019 at 9:16 am said:

Particolari molto interessanti sulla vita di questi piccoli esseri
Un saluto,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 25, 2019 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto. Grazie mille.:)
  
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Jane's Heartsong on March 25, 2019 at 10:56 am said:

I am looking forward to following the antics of the Eastern bluebirds. I stayed in southwest Saskatchewan a few years ago and there were two couple in boxes next to each other, a pair of Eastern and a pair of Mountain Bluebirds.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 25, 2019 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you for sharing, Jane. I appreciate it. 🙂
  
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Na Ry on March 25, 2019 at 3:49 pm said:

Oh, I love the last one!

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 25, 2019 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Na. 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on March 25, 2019 at 5:07 pm said:

Wow, I can see why birds would be fighting over prime real estate. I envy you your bluebirds.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 25, 2019 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  I’ve noticed through the years of seeing the bluebirds, they are not well liked by other birds. They always get in fights with other birds. They never mingle nor they stay after they get their fledgling. They simple disappear soon after. Thanks! 🙂
  
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  - Lisa Rest on March 25, 2019 at 5:47 pm said:
    
    I guess it depends on whose side you’re on. I think their main threat around here nest wise is Tree Swallows. They’re insectivores too… which strikes me as more “independent.” So much for The Bluebird of Happiness.
tootlepedal on March 25, 2019 at 5:50 pm said:

What excitement.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 25, 2019 at 5:53 pm said:
  
  Better than watching politics on TV! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on March 25, 2019 at 10:01 pm said:

So happy to see the return of your Bluebirds, HJ! Love is in the air for them! Oh, I love your Blue Jay shot! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 25, 2019 at 10:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your nice comments, Donna. 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on March 26, 2019 at 6:47 pm said:

Interesting how the Bluebirds group against the Robin especially while the nest is being built. We see this with our Miners and Magpies where extended family help protect the nest.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 26, 2019 at 7:04 pm said:
  
  Birds, like other animals have a deep sense of property (nest) but nothing else. They usually share other things, I suppose they are there for everyone. Thank you for sharing Ashley. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on March 26, 2019 at 8:14 pm said:

You have so much going on in your yard! The shots are wonderful, HJ! I especially like the male Robin and the Blue Jay.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 26, 2019 at 9:22 pm said:
  
  Oh, that for sure! Enjoy it all very much. Thanks Clare. 🙂
  
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tanjabrittonwriter on March 26, 2019 at 9:52 pm said:

Wouldn’t it be nice if we all could get along, humans and birds alike?!

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 26, 2019 at 10:09 pm said:
  
  All we are to do is just TRY! Many some day? Thanks Tanja. 🙂
  
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  - tanjabrittonwriter on March 26, 2019 at 10:15 pm said:
    
    I hope one day soon, H.J. !