Bluebird Defends his Territory

Bonnie Taylor Barry
Bluebird Defends his Territory by Bonnie Taylor Barry
Bluebird Defends his Territory by Bonnie Taylor Barry

Bluebird Defends his Territory

I watched a major battle today between a male Eastern bluebird and a dominant male sparrow. This beautiful young male was fighting gallantly for his turf, but I don’t know what the outcome will be. Sparrows have superior bills and don’t give up easily. It’s a shame they rival bluebirds for nesting boxes as they don’t have to have this kind of nest; they can pretty much survive anywhere. The bluebirds had already constructed the nest, but the female had not yet laid her eggs. That’s a good thing as I’ve seen sparrows enter a nest and destroy the eggs. Let’s hope for a good outcome!

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  • pat oubridge

    pat oubridge, 5 months ago

    Favourited this one Bonnie, please let me know the outcome if you can

  • carlotta peacock

    carlotta peacock, 5 months ago

    Gorgeous shot.

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