I'm really just a powder puff
A female Eastern bluebird is all puffed up and fluffy; looks like an old-fashioned powder puff in a lady’s boudoir! I took this photo on my patio.
According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, “The Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush with a big, rounded head, large eye, plump body, and alert posture. The wings are long, but the tail and legs are fairly short. The bill is short and straight.
Male Eastern Bluebirds are vivid, deep blue above and rusty or brick-red on the throat and breast. Blue in birds always depends on the light, and males often look plain gray-brown from a distance. Females are grayish above with bluish wings and tail, and a subdued orange-brown breast.
Eastern Bluebirds perch erect on wires, posts, and low branches in open country, scanning the ground for prey. They feed by dropping to the ground onto insects or, in fall and winter, by perching on fruiting trees to gulp down berries. Bluebirds commonly use nest boxes as well as old woodpecker holes.
Eastern Bluebirds live in meadows and openings surrounded by trees that offer suitable nest holes. With the proliferation of nest boxes and bluebird trails, bluebirds are now a common sight along roads, field edges, golf courses, and other open areas.”
Information above provided at the following address:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Bluebird/id
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Ellen
Just beautiful!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank you, Ellen; you have your rats and I have my bluebirds! Aren’t we blessed! I appreciate your kindness in viewing this photo and leaving encouragement.
Carol Barona
lol she looks like a powder puff! great capture – love the title
Bonnie T. Barry replied
It was so cute watching her fluff up like this; I’m glad I was able to share the delight with you, Carol, and thank you for taking the time to express your reaction to this image.
Agnes McGuinness
Ah, Bonnie. This is so sweet and lovely. Superb capture, my friend. Agnes xx
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thanks a million, Agnes; this little bluebird did indeed look like a powder puff; all that was missing was the cloud of talcum powder when she shook!
Jan Piller
hahahahaha – just out of the bath? I love them when they’re all fluffed up like this! Cute shot!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thanks, Jan; isn’t it amazing the way a little repositioning of feathers gives them a whole new look!
mhkantor
fwow! wonderful portrait and color and definition and detail and angle and . . .
Bonnie T. Barry replied
So glad this met with your approval; thank you for the grand compliment!
Paul (Quixote)...
Lovely image. what a little fluff.
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thanks, Paul; she also reminded me of a puffy little biscuit fresh out of the oven!
catherine walker
so gorgeous..beautiful photo!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank you, Catherine; I appreciate your comment, and I love your name; my daughter’s name is Catherine, too, spelled the same way.
KatsEye
Amazingly beautiful. Your new work is just superb Bonnie. I am loving all of them.
Bonnie T. Barry replied
And I’m so appreciative of all your responses! God bless you!
Deborah H. Benoit
Beautiful Bonnie!!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank you, Deborah; aren’t we blessed to be able to share simple joys like the sight of this little cutie!
lefty1
the master has spoken!! you are top dog Bonnie, another marvelous capture!
Bonnie T. Barry replied
I’m not so sure about that, John, but I do appreciate the vote of confidence. The thrill of watching these little creatures is the best part of all the process; they never cease to amaze me with their distinct personalities and beauty!
Adam Bykowski
So excellently done. Your treatments are so pleasing and outlned in just the right colors.
Bonnie T. Barry replied
Thank you, Adam; I’m brand new at this and have lots to learn but it sure has been a ton of fun! God bless you for being so encouraging especially as I venture into unknown waters!
AnnDixon
So very lovely,
budrfli
ohhh how sweet i love when the are puffy!
Sheryl Kasper
What a cutie all puffed up and proud and you are becoming at master at textures as well. Great job.
photofriendly777
Ha-ha! Surely does. Stoic stance; pristine pose; looks as though this gal means business. Great capture, Bons!
Kimberly Palmer
what a little powder puff. – so sweet!
Glenda Remaklus
Great shot Bonnie ….. he is adorable!
TomBaumker
Nice caption Cute capture. Hugs Tom
Jan Timmons
What a great shot, Bonnie! I love the way you composed this, and managed to convince the blue bird to pose just on that part of the curve. How do you ask them to hold still like that?
Well done!
Jennifer Potter
WOW!!!! I absolutely love this Bonnie! Your work is always delightful and amazing to say the least!! : )
Scott d'Almeida
fantastic
Larry Trupp
Neat capture Bonnie, he does look very fluffy here, looks like she was in the bird bath
tvidrine
Great capture Bonnie!