My Bluebirds of Happiness Returned

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 17, 2022 11:51am CST

My day has been made. The Bluebirds have returned. Yesterday I put up the bluebird house. And they immediately claimed it. So far they are going in and out of the house. But we will see what happens. Often times other birds will come along and take over. But for now, it is only the bluebirds. It has been two years since they raised a family in my backyard, due to other birds. I hope this will be the year for bluebirds. Dustin plays a hand in the bluebirds as well. That is what makes them my Bluebirds of Happiness.A story for another day. Photo is mine. ©CarolDM

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@RebeccasFarm (89882)

• Arvada, Colorado

17 Mar 22

I know the birds are a sign of those departed. I agree Carol, Dustin RIP has a hand in this. I often see the birds here on the fence when I am at my lowest point..I know it is Mama RIP

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

I always feel a connection to Dustin with the bluebirds. Always.

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@RebeccasFarm (89882)

• Arvada, Colorado

17 Mar 22

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@Kandae11 (55016)

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18 Mar 22

That bluebird has definitely claimed it. See how proudly he is perched atop.

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@Kandae11 (55016)

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18 Mar 22

@CarolDM Yes, let us hope for the best.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

I just hope other birds, larger than they are, don't come along. It has happened many times. Hoping for the best.

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@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

17 Mar 22

It5's wonderful when the birds start coming back. I can spend hours watching them.

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@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

18 Mar 22

@CarolDM I am so glad hey came back home to roost.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

@HazySue So far they are here, thanks.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

These bluebirds are so very special. It has been two years.

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@Deepizzaguy (102832)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

17 Mar 22

I like your admiration of the bluebirds.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

Thanks, there is a connection with my son I lost.

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@Deepizzaguy (102832)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

18 Mar 22

@CarolDM You are welcome.

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@MissNikki (5237)

• Maple Ridge, British Columbia

17 Mar 22

Glad to hear they are back!

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@MissNikki (5237)

• Maple Ridge, British Columbia

18 Mar 22

@CarolDM I always worry when I don't see certain critters in my backyard that are usually there. When they come back around I feel relieved.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

@MissNikki It has been two years and the other birds will chase them away often.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

Thanks they make me very happy.

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@S4mmyboy (3266)

• Mumbai, India

17 Mar 22

Ohhh..... Am so sorry Carol.... Never knew the story behind Dustin's Garden.....

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

No, it is all good. All in his memory.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

@S4mmyboy (3266)

• Mumbai, India

17 Mar 22

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@much2say (55606)

• Los Angeles, California

18 Mar 22

Oh yay! I hope those other birds leave the house alone and let the Bluebirds of Happiness have a wonderful season. Ah, I look forward to hearing your story about Dustin and the bluebirds

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

I know, so excited. I hope they are safe this year. Thank you.

@jobelbojel (35577)

• Philippines

17 Mar 22

I hope no other birds take over what the bluebirds claimed the first. Have a nice evening.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

Thanks I hope the same. You too.

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

17 Mar 22

Hope they get the birdhouse for themselves

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

Thanks me too.

@RasmaSandra (79858)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

18 Mar 22

I am glad to hear the bluebirds have returned, I always enjoyed seeing and hearing songbirds having returned to my garden in Lavia and singing in the appletrees, Nice photo,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

These are so very special. Thanks.

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@JudyEv (339950)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Mar 22

That is such good news. I can imagine how pleased you are. I hope they are able to keep their little house for themselves.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

I am over the moon with happiness. Will keep you posted.

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@Dena91 (16636)

• United States

18 Mar 22

Wonderful. I hope they stay and raise a little family for you

Love the photo

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

Thank you, I hope so too.

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@LindaOHio (178568)

• United States

18 Mar 22

Such pretty birds. I hope they raise their brood in your birdhouse.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 22

Thanks, I do as well. They make me happy.

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@dgobucks226 (35608)

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17 Mar 22

Oh, such a lovely bird. I'm hoping to see an Oriole again this year. A rear sighting here.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

Yes they are my favorite. I saw an oriole last year, very rare here.

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@Vikingswest1 (6304)

• United States

17 Mar 22

I haven't seen a bluebird since I moved out west. I just did a quick search and apparently, populations were wiped out on the peninsula around the turn of the century for unknown reasons. The Audubon Society has said that over the past few years, they have been returning in small numbers. I hope to see them here one day soon. I would love to have a family in my yard. I have several houses that aren't used.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 22

That is sad to hear. Many bluebirds here. Even the golf courses will often have houses set up for them. I hope you see them one day soon as well. They make my day no doubt.

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