{"id":137714,"date":"2024-12-08T02:46:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T08:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=137714"},"modified":"2024-12-08T02:46:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T08:46:35","slug":"male-eastern-bluebird-on-a-december-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/12\/08\/male-eastern-bluebird-on-a-december-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Eastern Bluebird On A December Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"

I simply can’t resist photographing bluebirds when I see them, and this male Eastern Bluebird I had in my viewfinder yesterday was certainly no exception.<\/p>\n

\"MaleMale Eastern Bluebird on a December morning \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/125, ISO 800, Canon 100-400mm at 349mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The light was soft, the male bluebird seemed slightly sticky due to the cold temperatures, and he posed beautifully on the driftwood suet feeder stick.<\/p>\n

It is wonderful to see, hear<\/span><\/a>, and photograph these lovely bluebirds year-round here. A small flock of the bluebirds usually comes around every day to eat and drink from the birdbath.<\/p>\n

\"DecemberDecember male Eastern Bluebird \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/125, ISO 800, +0.7 V, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The visiting bluebirds are a daily delight. Yesterday, I had my camera handy when they flew in, and I enjoyed observing, photographing, and listening to them.<\/p>\n

The weather is supposed to be cloudy\u00a0 and there is a chance of rain today but I’ll be looking and listening for these handsome blue thrushes despite the bad weather coming in!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Eastern Bluebird photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I simply can’t resist photographing bluebirds when I see them, and this male Eastern Bluebird I had in my viewfinder yesterday was certainly no 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