Bluebird Christmas Wreath #1 is a photograph by Nava Thompson which was uploaded on December 19th, 2012.
Bluebird Christmas Wreath #1
A photo taken by Nava Thompson of an Eastern Bluebird with Christmas Wreath in NW Arkansas in December.Bluebirds are territorial, prefer open... more
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Bluebird Christmas Wreath #1
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Nava Thompson
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A photo taken by Nava Thompson of an Eastern Bluebird with Christmas Wreath in NW Arkansas in December.Bluebirds are territorial, prefer open grassland with scattered trees.(similar to many species of woodpecker). Bluebirds can typically produce between two and four broods during the spring and summer (March through August in the Northeastern United States). Males identify potential nest sites and try to attract prospective female mates to those nesting sites with special behaviors that include singing and flapping wings, and then placing some material in a nesting box or cavity. If the female accepts the male and the nesting site, she alone builds the nest and incubates the eggs. Predators of young bluebirds in the nests can include snakes, cats and raccoons. Non-native and native bird species competing with bluebirds for nesting locations include the Common Starling, American Crow, and House Sparrow, which take over the nesting sites of bluebirds, killing young and smashing eggs and probably killing adult bluebirds. Bluebirds are attracted to platform bird feeders, filled with grubs of the darkling beetle, sold by many online bird product wholesalers as mealworms. Bluebirds will also eat raisins soaked in water. In addition, in winter bluebirds use backyard heated birdbaths. By the 1970s, bluebird numbers had declined by estimates ranging to 70% due to unsuccessful competition with house sparrows and starlings, both introduced species, for nesting cavities, coupled with a decline in habitat. However, in late 2005 Cornell University's Laboratory of Ornithology reported bluebird sightings across the southern U.S. as part of its yearly Backyard Bird Count, a strong indication of the bluebird's return to the region. This upsurge can largely be attributed to a movement of volunteers establishing and maintaining bluebird trails.
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art feature! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive discussion as well as any other discussion in which it would fit!
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Congratulations, Nava! Your beautiful work is being featured on the Homepage of Winter Wonderland as a Special Feature in celebration of the spirit and beauty of the Holiday and Christmas Season! F/L.
Anita Faye
Nava, perfect Christmas Bluebird composition! Featured on Poetic Poultry Group! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
William Tasker
So very lovely, Nava! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Nava Thompson replied:
William---thank you very much--for the feature in Wild Birds Of The World group--and the l/f!
Sarah Batalka
What an incredible capture! This image would make beautiful and unique Christmas cards! L/F
Doug Kreuger
Nava, I recently saw a Christmas tree decorated with a birdhouse and a pair of bluebirds----I immediately thought of you and your festive birdhouse artworks! Blessings to you and yours this Christmas season and throughout the new year! L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---I love Christmas and Bluebirds---thank you for your thoughts and support--wish you well also.
Janette Boyd
Oh, this is so pretty, Nava! Just a beautiful capture of a very special bluebird! Love it! f/l
Beth Arroyo
THE ELECTRIC BLUE OF THE BIRD NEXT TO THE BLAZING RED OF THE BOW MAKES A SPECTACULAR SHOT , GOOD CAPTURE V
Nava Jo Thompson
Randy---thank you for the feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery! Appreciate all your great comments and support.
Doug Kreuger
Nava Jo, Another congrats for another outstanding WFS Feature! This one is already one of my longtime Favorites! —Reminds me of a lady who knows how to takes care of her home-front—making it a welcoming and cheerful place for friends to enter. Well done my friend! L/V&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---thank you for your special thoughts and comments. She does look like she is decorating---doesn't she. The lady Bluebird does have to approve the house that he chooses---or he had to go house hunting again. :) Thanks for the lvf!