Happy Birthday Bluebird Babies

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

June 2, 2023 12:11pm CST

Yes! The four bluebird babies have all hatched. I was correct with the date. June 2nd is what I called all along. But you still never know until you see them hatch. They all four seem healthy so far. In one photo above you can compare their tiny shrimp-like size to my finger. They are so tiny and fragile. Absolutely a miracle to witness. If you look close at the photo to the left, looks like one has his arm around the other. So adorable. Had to share the joy with you. The Bluebirds of Happiness always make my day. No matter how many times I witness this process, I am still like a kid on Christmas morning. The joy never goes away. And I hope it never does. I am so thankful.

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@rebelann (112885)

• El Paso, Texas

2 Jun 23

Oh how tiny they are. I'm so glad all are healthy and now we can all look forward to their progress through your lens.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

I have told many how tiny, so I thought I would show my finger to really let you know they are like little shrimp at this stage. You know I will be snapping the entire time.

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@rebelann (112885)

• El Paso, Texas

2 Jun 23

Oh yes, I did know you'd be snapping like crazy.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

@rebelann Too much fun. And the bluebirds are such calm birds and allow me to do this. But I am quick.

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@kaylachan (70130)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Jun 23

They are really cute as babies aren't they?

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@kaylachan (70130)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Jun 23

@CarolDM Do they like watching them from the screen room? Can the cats even see the birds?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

They are adorable. Just adorable. I am so excited right now. So glad my cats are indoor cats.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

@kaylachan They do watch, but mostly the Dude. Brendel sleeps most of the time these days. She sometimes gets up in a chair and looks out in the yard a few minutes. They can see the birds. Even inside, they can watch the birds come on the deck (through the patio doors). The Dude watches out most of the windows and talks to them a lot.

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@Juliaacv (51081)

• Canada

2 Jun 23

How exciting, the baby Bluebirds of Happiness are officially here now. It will be wonderful following your posts about them.

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@Juliaacv (51081)

• Canada

2 Jun 23

@CarolDM Yes, I remember that you posted that there were 5, but at least the others having a fighting chance now that they have hatched.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

@Juliaacv The Momma always knows best. I feel good about these four.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

I am doing the happy dance here. Not sure if you remember, there were five eggs, a few days ago, one disappeared. The female will do this, usually while incubating, if the egg is not a good one. I am so over the moon happy right now.

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@LadyDuck (471573)

• Switzerland

3 Jun 23

Congratulations for those photos. Such cute little things, they all look healthy.

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@LadyDuck (471573)

• Switzerland

3 Jun 23

@CarolDM - I am so glad, the parents will be busy for a while feeding their babies.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

Thank you Anna, they do look healthy. The 5th egg was apparently tossed by the Mom during incubation. They seem to know when to do that. Just checked this morning again, of course, all good.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

@LadyDuck Yes they will be very busy. And I keep the bird bath full nearby.

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@wolfgirl569 (106607)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Jun 23

Glad they all hatched. Hope they all grow

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@wolfgirl569 (106607)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Jun 23

@CarolDM It don't take them long at all. Yesterday Patch killed a baby bird that fledged into the dog run. She was trying to herd it and I didn't look out in time to rescue it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

@wolfgirl569 Oh no. That happens. I am sure he did not intend on hurting him. Many babies do not survive.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

Thanks Eva, they will get feathers soon.

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

2 Jun 23

adorable! It will be good to watch them get their fluff and feathers.

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

2 Jun 23

@CarolDM I know that will be a sad day. Enjoy it as long as you can.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

I was so excited to see this first thing today. I calculated the hatch date correctly. Every day there will be a change. They will be gone before I know it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

@just4him I will and they always return to visit the birdbath and the trees. Maybe one day to raise their family.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

3 Jun 23

Oh, the eggs finally hatched. cute little babies. They're so fragile. I hope they grow into strong and healthy bluebirds like their mother. It's a joy witnessing the miracle of life evolving right before your eyes.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

3 Jun 23

@CarolDM Even animals take responsibility for their offspring. How touching.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

They hatched, right on time as well. I have high hopes for them, the Mom and Dad are always close, watching over them and feeding them too.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

@Jenaisle Yes indeed. They will feed these babies even after the leave the nest in a few weeks, for up to 6 weeks.

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@much2say (55686)

• Los Angeles, California

7 Jun 23

Oh I missed their birthday!! How exciting to see these little ones . . . scaled to your finger, wow, they really are so tiny! Enjoy sweet baby birddom

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@much2say (55686)

• Los Angeles, California

14 Jun 23

@CarolDM I need to catch up. They are another few days older . . . and I know in the bird world that makes a huge difference!! Hope they are doing well

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Jun 23

@much2say They will be leaving the nest soon. I am behind on here too. They seem fine. The parents will not let me monitor any more. And the babies are right against the door, so it is too dangerous to open it. Don't want them fledging too early.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 23

They are six days old now and I will share more photos soon!

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

3 Jun 23

Oh yes from the picture itself, they look so tiny and fragile. I am glad that they are healthy, hope to see some more pictures of these babies by you here.

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

3 Jun 23

@CarolDM I can see it through your post.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

@sjvg1976 Every single time I witness it, feel sleek the first time all over again. My son, Dustin, is all a part of it I am sure. He is not here physically but I feel him around, specially this time of year.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

They are so very special. Thank you.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50317)

• United States

3 Jun 23

They are so tiny.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

They are tiny and so fragile right now.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

4 Jun 23

The hatchlings look too tiny and fragile to live. I hope they all survive.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

4 Jun 23

@CarolDM They will be so interesting to watch.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

@RubyHawk I watch them every day and will share more soon.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

They are tiny and will grow every day before they fledge. Thanks.

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@stapllotik (1933)

• India

3 Jun 23

So cute ! How long will it take for the baby bluebirds to start learning to fly?

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@stapllotik (1933)

• India

3 Jun 23

@CarolDM Thank You

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

They fly out of the nest. Amazing to watch. In about 17-18 days.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

@stapllotik And thank you for your interest.

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Keith Henthorne

@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

2 Jun 23

I have heard that some birds will abandon their offspring if there is any contact with the baby bird from people. I hope this is not the case with these birds.

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@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

2 Jun 23

@CarolDM That is good to know. I hope you enjoy watching them grow up.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

@Scrapper88 Thanks Keith. I love seeing them each year. And they often come back to the birdbath and hopefully one day to raise their babies.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jun 23

Not the bluebirds. I have been doing this over ten years now, and am very careful to be in and out with the babies. I would never do anything to cause them to abandon the babies.

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@astutimeliana723 (4662)

• Indonesia

3 Jun 23

This time, I see bluebird babies, they look adorable.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

They were only a couple of hours old here this morning. Thank you!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

@astutimeliana723 These will have blue feathers before you know it and I will share photos.

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@astutimeliana723 (4662)

• Indonesia

3 Jun 23

@CarolDM You are welcome. Bluebird a beautiful bird with blue feathers, I don't think I've ever seen one in person. Usually Love Bird, feathers are green.

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@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

4 Jun 23

It's just amazing that they can survive in such a fragile state after they hatch. How do they survive a sudden and unexpected freeze? The parent birds are not there 24/7, so how do those featherless birds stay warm? Nature is amazing, especially when it comes to survival.

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@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

5 Jun 23

@CarolDM Nature is amazing, isn’t it?!! Mother Nature sure knows how to take care of things.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jun 23

@moffittjc Without a doubt it is magical. Every year I learn something new, right here in my yard about nature.

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

It is amazing Jeff. I monitor daily to make sure there are no predators and they are safe so far. The Mom & Dad will sleep with them if the temperatures get too cold. They are around pretty much all the time. They usually sleep in the nearby trees.

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@TheHorse (219080)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Jun 23

I hope they prosper!

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@TheHorse (219080)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jun 23

@CarolDM Are they all OK today?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

@TheHorse All fine so far. I check them twice a day, of course. Each day I see new growth and changes. The Mom & Dad are feeding them all day.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

Thank you.

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

8 Jun 23

Baby bluebirds are so precious! Yes, they bring joy to everyone's heart, especially yours:)

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

8 Jun 23

@CarolDM Birds are so precious, especially as babies:)

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 23

@kobesbuddy Yes and these are very special to me.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 23

They are bringing me joy and happiness every single day. I will share updates soon.

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@nela13 (58691)

• Portugal

3 Jun 23

It is indeed a miracle, so small those babies, hope they grow up well and healthy.

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@nela13 (58691)

• Portugal

7 Jun 23

@CarolDM I believe it does.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 23

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

Yes it is a miracle and to witness brings so much joy. Thank you.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

4 Jun 23

I believe you. There's happiness in those newly hatched bluebirds. Nobody could that happiness away from you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

Good to see you. Thank you. The bluebirds bring more joy and happiness than I can express. Lots of stories behind that joy.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jun 23

@Nakitakona Thanks again and I agree with your words. Have a good day.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

5 Jun 23

@CarolDM I'm happy for you. That kind of happiness defines your life.

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@MarieCoyle (37716)

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3 Jun 23

So very tiny, they grow so fast. Lucky you, getting to see them grow! I see bluebirds here at times and enjoy them as much.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

They are tiny and in about 17 days, they will leave the nest. Glad you see these too.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

@MarieCoyle In about two weeks they will be gone.

@MarieCoyle (37716)

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3 Jun 23

@CarolDM Baby birds grow so incredibly fast! They will be flying so soon now.

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