Bluebrids, Swallows and Strawberries

Bluebirds make me smile. I love the bright coloring of their feathers. Today I decided it had been way to long since having my camera out. My mission: capturing the bluebirds. We have a house they frequent. I have been keeping watch to see what times may be best to photograph. I was up early and snuck out the back door with Austin (my rescue dog of about 12 years) hoping to catch a glimmer of blue. A glimmer is about all I caught! Those cute little creatures are fast!
They were going about their daily routine of feedings. One bird was hunting, while the other was patiently waiting for the food to return.
When the other returned, there was a transfer of breakfast from one beak to the other. Then the process began again.
They were uncertain of my presence and I, at times, got an evil eye... or maybe it was a curious one.
The challenge was focusing on them. I have gleaned knowledge from other photographers to focus on an eye... easier said then done!!
I also took time to smell the flowers!
In between the flowers and the bluebirds a couple of fawns appeared.
Momma was keeping a watch over them.
After snapping almost 200 images in the yard, I decided it was time for breakfast of my own. Having some fresh strawberries that I needed to use up, I figured why not strawberry pancakes. I forgot to oil my skillet and the pancakes were a flop, literally! They actually didn't taste too bad, but looked awful! No photos of these. I decided my talents are behind the lens and not the spatchula!! Remember to enjoy your yard space. Many things are happening there if you take the time to notice. Be still. Listen. Enjoy! After posting this blog it has come to my attention that these were swallows and not bluebirds. More research on my end resulted in knowing I need more bird knowledge. These swallows must have evicted the cute little bluebirds that were living in this house. So, my mission is back on to discover where the bluebirds have moved and capture those. Stay tuned!!

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