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Brrrrrrrrr!!!

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Posted by Toni Lankerd on January 26, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Brrrrrrrrr!!!
I don't know if it's a trend or not, but these Bluebirds have been coming to my sister's heated bird bath for the last few years in February in Kalamazoo, MI. This year, it's been for the last week or so and only 2 today, while in years past there have been as many as 7. These little guys are very skittish so it was all I could do to get a few quick shots through a window . Needless to say, they don't look a bit happy with the cold and snow! Cropped about 15-20%.
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on January 27, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Nice shot . Not what I think of when I think bluebird days.Looks like they are glad to get a drink. I shot a robin in between eagles on Sat. Well Spring is on the way I'm sure.
Posted by Philip Schwarz on January 27, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Great catch. We don't see any Bluebirds around here in the winter although I have been seeing Robins this winter.
Posted by Ken Hupila on January 27, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Tough birds! We won't be seeing these guys for months!
Posted by Toni Lankerd on January 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Ken...I won't be seeing them here any time soon either, so this was a real treat!
Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on January 28, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Good grab, Toni. I don't think I've ever seen a bluebird in the winter, but the birdbath being heated certainly explains a lot. :smile:
Posted by Chuck Beatty on January 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM
If your sister adds an aerator, the bluebirds could have a jacuzzi. At this point, I might join them.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on January 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
I'd be right there with them too if it was a jacuzzi, Chuck! :jump:
Posted by Joel Truckenbrod on January 29, 2009 at 1:10 AM
You're right, they don't look very jovial. I have to imagine that life is quite tough for a lot of animals this time of year. I'm sure a bit of warm water makes it easier though!