My Bluebirds of Happiness Have Arrived
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 16, 2023 10:56am CST
I have been waiting for weeks for the Bluebirds to show up in the house I have for them in Dustin's garden. They come each year, build a nest, lay their eggs, and I am honored to witness the entire process.
But with the weather and other birds having nests in so many areas in the yard, this has hindered them from staying. They would visit, then be chased off by the other birds, protecting their nests. Understandable. So I had pretty much given up on the Bluebirds for this year.
Photo #1. On April 29, the male and female visited the house. But never built a nest. They would visit a few minutes a day, but nothing happened.
Photo #2 On May 11, Finally, a neat nest of only pine straw was built by the female, as the male stayed at the house, on guard for her. Took two days for her to build this nest.
Photo #3 Today, May 16, One tiny Bluebird egg (the size of a peanut M&M) was seen this morning. I am over the moon happy. I hope for more in the coming days. They lay one egg per day.
They are definitely worth the wait. I wish them luck with a successful nest. My Bluebirds of Happiness. Thank you Dustin.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May
Thank you, this has made my day. I always feel a connection to my son. Another story to share one day Amber. I will catch the entire process and get it on camera. I have for years now. Hoping they are successful and no predators disturb them.
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@kaylachan (57383)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
I'm glad they finally made it. I am sure that's wonderful for you.
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@kaylachan (57383)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
@CarolDM I bet. How many eggs do they lay a year?
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May
@kaylachan Each nest is usually 3-5 eggs. Sometimes they will have two nests per year.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
17 May
That's a nice photo. I'm glad they decided to build a nest and raise babies again this year.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
17 May
@CarolDM You're welcome. I'm surprised they did return if the other birds were being protective of the area.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 May
@DaddyEvil You never know about these birds. They could have had another nest in a neighbor’s yard.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
16 May
It must be very exciting seeing that little blue egg. Hope you see more in the coming days. Looking forward to hearing about the new bluebirds
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
16 May
@CarolDM after all the other mishaps it's nice that you have a family moving into your birdhouse
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May
@Marilynda1225 Yes it is, I had already given up. Such a needed surprise.
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@Shivram59 (31685)
• India
18 May
@CarolDM I have never seen a bluebird.The photo you have shared is amazing.I have seen robins.You can see them perching over trees and roofs.But; perhaps;bluebirds are not found here.Thanks again for sharing the photo.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 May
@Shivram59 They are amazing to watch for sure. I will update you soon. You are so welcome.
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! I hope all goes well for that Bluebird family 
. . . I know it means a lot to you too 
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
16 May
The wait was indeed worth it. Amazing the size of their egg is as small as a peanut
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
16 May
That's an M&M's candy isn't it? Hehehe. Pretty much same.
This is my happiness too. Everytime I see your Bluebird photos, I feel I am on your yard.
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@RasmaSandra (73241)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
Congratulations this put a smile on my face, The best of luck to those bluebirds,
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@1creekgirl (40425)
• United States
16 May
Aww, that is very exciting. Maybe several little babies will be born.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May
They are a connection to Dustin. Remember the story about the crystal bluebird he gave me in the hospital one year? I still have it of course. He told me I would always be happy with it nearby. This is why I first started Dustin's garden years ago. Another story to write about again soon.
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@1creekgirl (40425)
• United States
16 May
@CarolDM I'd love to hear more about it.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May
@1creekgirl Thank you Vicki. I hope you are having a good day.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (81908)
• Rupert, Idaho
16 May
Great photos, and that is good to hear. The blue egg is such a pretty color
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May
@MommyOfEli2013 I will be checking every day for a new egg.
@MommyOfEli2013 (81908)
• Rupert, Idaho
16 May
@CarolDM They would be nice to see....and hopefully so
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
17 May
What a pretty blue egg. I hope everything goes well for the birds.
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
17 May
@CarolDM We have a robin's nest on top of one of our coach lamps; and the mother flies back and forth all day and chirps at anyone that comes near.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 May
@LindaOHio They protect the nests for sure. I finally saw two successful robin nests fledge. Babies are all over the yard.
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@dgobucks226 (34317)
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20 May
Bird nests and eggs hatching to carry on the species. A fun part of spring to see them grow! I've got a birdhouse right now occupied by a sparrow couple I believe.
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@dgobucks226 (34317)
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23 May
@CarolDM No choice. Many live around here. They used to live in my chimney until I got it replaced.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 May
@dgobucks226 I don't put out seed feeders and that deters them somewhat. I cannot imagine them in the chimney.
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