Baby Bluebirds Six Days Old

@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 26, 2022 10:54am CST
Five baby bluebirds in my backyard bluebird house. I check on these babies every day. Just once a day. The house has a door. I am able to take a peek just to make sure they are safe. I posted a week ago about being so excited about bluebirds in Dustin's garden, after two years of waiting. They are more than just a bird to me. I feel my son's presence around when I am in the garden. A long story there, I will just say that these birds are very special to me for many reasons. Snapped this photo yesterday evening. They are six days old now. Their eyes will be opening any day now. The blue feathers are just starting to come in. Both parents are feeding and taking care of them. One more week before they fledge. I will enjoy them while I can. Little things to enjoy in life. No drama. Savoring the moments of what is around me. Nature. Birds. Rain. Not much else is needed. Photo is mine. ©CarolDM
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• United States
26 May 22
Must be awesome being able to peek in and see the baby bluebirds.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
You know I am so excited to experience this miracle.
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• United States
26 May 22
@CarolDM and you know I live through your posts since I don't get to see baby birds up close like this. The only birds I get to see up close are the ones who love to poop on my deck
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
@Marilynda1225 I know you do. I thought of you when I posted this one.
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@Juliaacv (51207)
• Canada
26 May 22
You're so right, there is no negativity nor drama with this nice little nest of baby birds. I had a really nice day today at work. When I finished my manager video called me, and we chatted for about 45 minutes together. That was so nice to connect, we work in such a virtual world, it was nice to actually chat with someone one on one and laugh and speak about personal things that we cannot talk about at work. He showed me a video that his daughter took yesterday at the high school when her brother won 2nd place in track and field. Just little things that friends would share at work if we were at work in the same place.
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@Juliaacv (51207)
• Canada
27 May 22
@CarolDM Don't dread that day, life is too short, you remind me of that all of the time, savour and enjoy the days that they are in the nest in your backyard. Yes, I am so fortunate to have such a good rapport with my manager. I did not think that I would have that with this manager, I was awfully close to my old manager who left our department a year ago. I miss her but we text now and again. We have not totally lost contact.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
@Juliaacv So very true. Thank you for that gentle reminder. I remember when your other manager left. It didn't take too long to get close to this one. So happy for you.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
They make my day every single day. Already dreading when they leave. But I am so excited they have chosen this special spot to raise their precious babies. And five is a lot of babies. How special to have that time with your manager. It does mean a lot, especially in these days lately.
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@jobelbojel (35578)
• Philippines
27 May 22
Yes, I can see the blue feathers coming in. Enjoy them while you can.
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@jobelbojel (35578)
• Philippines
27 May 22
@CarolDM I did not see it the first time. When you said you can see it, I took a second look.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
Yes and thank you for noticing. Every day is a new change.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
@jobelbojel Thanks.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
27 May 22
Congratulations for this beautiful photo. Baby birds are so incredible, the poor parents keep busy all day feeding them.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
27 May 22
@CarolDM All babies look well, one seems more hungry and the others.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
Thanks so much. I have been very happy to see these babies.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
@LadyDuck He is probably the first born and the strongest.
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• Midland, Michigan
26 May 22
Wow, they are so cute. Glad the parents chose the garden to have their babies.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
I keep the bluebird house clean and they finally showed up this year.
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• Midland, Michigan
26 May 22
@CarolDM that's great. And no other birds ever try to use it?
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
@MarshaMusselman Last year the tree swallows raised their family in it, that is why I had no bluebirds. But in ten years that is the only time it has happened. Other than the sparrows getting in and killing the bluebirds. That happened a few weeks ago.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
27 May 22
We have baby robins in a nest above our coach light. So much new life around.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
27 May 22
@CarolDM Thanks! The robins are flying back and forth and squawking at the Meals on Wheels people.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
@LindaOHio They are protective of their babies.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
Robin’s fledged here from at least two nests last week. Good luck with yours.
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@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
28 May 22
Lovely photo. Simple things in life are so nice.
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• United States
30 May 22
@CarolDM So nice.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 May 22
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 May 22
Thank you, these birds are big things for me. Little things are around me too.
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@marguicha (223021)
• Chile
26 May 22
They are hungry little birds. Just look at them!!!
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@marguicha (223021)
• Chile
26 May 22
@CarolDM Aren´t they sweet? But poor parents
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
Yes they are. Every noise they hear, their mouths open until they get a few days older.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
@marguicha They don't seem to mind. Busy busy.
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@much2say (55608)
• Los Angeles, California
26 May 22
They look so sweet and I'm glad the family is raising them in Dustin's garden. I feel honored you share this with us as I know bluebirds hold a very special place in your heart .
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
They are amazing. I really try to only open the door once a day to peek. I placed the birdhouse behind his roses. Thank you so much.
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@much2say (55608)
• Los Angeles, California
27 May 22
@CarolDM The bluebird house is excellently designed that you could open a door and take amazing photos up close like this. Being hidden near the roses, they must all feel safer .
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
@much2say Some houses open from the top. I like this one better. I have to be careful when the get bigger. I like them being close to the roses.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
27 May 22
I have a huge garden and so many trees but I do not see any nests anywhere. You are so blessed.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
28 May 22
@CarolDM Cats could be the reason why birds do not like to build their nests here.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
@allknowing They are in a house. But I have seen more nests this year than ever. Outside cats are their biggest predator.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 May 22
@allknowing Absolutely.
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
27 May 22
Fantastic shot. One little baby is hungry.
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
27 May 22
Awww, that must have been cute.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
They all had their beaks open when they heard me open the door.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
@rebelann That is one of the photos above from yesterday.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
27 May 22
As it's said God cares for everyone, when their parents aren't around your there to check on them
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
28 May 22
@CarolDM God bless
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
I check on them every day for sure.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
27 May 22
Aww, interesting. Glad, you got your bluebirds in your garden.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
28 May 22
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
Thanks it is a special time right now.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
27 May 22
No need for me to ask from elaboration why these bluebirds are very special to you. Take care of them to make you happy.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
Thanks for your kindness and support.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
28 May 22
@CarolDM You're welcome
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@snowy22315 (180756)
• United States
27 May 22
That's an amazing picture!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
Thanks I was very close.
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• China
27 May 22
The Baby Bluebirds are so sweet ! I can tell they mean a lot to you.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
Thanks and yes a special event indeed.
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@FourWalls (68032)
• United States
26 May 22
“Don’t take my picture, FEED ME!” So ugly (they look like they’re’ not fully formed when they first hatch), and yet so beautiful!
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@FourWalls (68032)
• United States
26 May 22
@CarolDM — they can be both ugly AND beautiful.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
How dare you use the ugly word. They are miracles of life. Every time they hear a sound, their mouths open. In a few days as they mature, this will stop.
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@1creekgirl (41428)
• United States
28 May 22
They are so precious. I know they bring you comfort.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 May 22
Yes they do, every day. They will be leaving in a few days. I hope they survive.
@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May 22
That is one big mouth waiting for a feed!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 May 22
They are tiny babies. I was very close to them in the photo.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
26 May 22
One Indian bulbul has made nest in my terrace garden and there are three eggs there. I am all thrilled. Last season we had three of those babies. I remember posting the picture of them enjoying the meal time together.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
27 May 22
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May 22
I have enjoyed seeing many nest here this year too. This one is special.
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