On the fence line near box 62A a Female Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) was taking a break from tending to her nest. Looks like she has been banded for study. Bluebirds populations while recovering are still threatened by loss of habitat and competition from introduced species such as the House Sparrow and European Starling both of which compete for nest boxes as well as natural nesting sites.
nature has no boss 
Lovely shot, Mike!
We used to have at least 4 nesting pairs of bluebirds. Now we are lucky to have one. I really love them. Thanks for starting my morning with one!
Mary
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HI Mary, have other birds taken over their nesting locations or have you just noticed a decline in their numbers near you.
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Nice shot!
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Thanks Noel, having bluebirds around in the summer definitely brightens the day. Hope your week ahead is a fine one.
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Beautiful shot and bird too
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Thanks, we never tire of seeing bluebirds.
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Sweet little beauty!
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Indeed she is.
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She’s lovely and has a sweet little face. Beautiful shot. I don’t know how you do it.
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HI and yes she is a wonderful looking bird. She was happy to pose for a second but then bee-lined it back to the nest box to continue her motherly chores. The kids we hungry.
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The sparrows are clearly just jealous. She is so pretty!
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That may well be the case. Hope your week ahead is a fine one.
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Yours as well!
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Thanks.
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Beautiful!
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Yes she is.
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What beautiful colors she is – it makes the jays look showy.
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Good morning and it is that lack of showiness that does seem to amplify the beauty she possesses.
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Just like me…😁
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Somehow I suspect otherwise.
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LOL!
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Just beautiful
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HI Sheila, yes she is beautiful. Hop your day is gong well and wishing you a fine week.
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