There is just something about the eastern bluebird that always manages to bring a smile to my face. Growing up, I did not see this bird that often. It would usually be only a few times a year when large flocks would come through the backyard and took advantage of the bird feeder. Very rarely would I see a single or a pair of bluebirds alone. Since starting my Birds of New Hampshire challenge, the eastern bluebird has been a common sighting during my days out.

The eastern bluebird was the second species that I photographed in this challenge. The males’ vibrantly blue plumage makes it easy to spot out in the fields and along the wood lines. That said, I wasn’t able to get very close to one for a while.

One of my favorite shots was from when an eastern bluebird flew in close to me. I had been slowly walking towards a perched eastern bluebird that was maybe sixty feet away. Another one flew in straight at me and landed on top of a milkweed pod about twenty feet from me. It gave me quite the stare and I was very happy to take the shot.