This summer, our garden became home to a very special family of Eastern Bluebirds.
A few years ago, we set up a simple birdhouse in our garden. We hope that one day birds might use it. This year, a pair of Eastern Bluebirds chose our little house as their safe home and started their family there.
At first, we saw tiny, bright blue eggs resting inside. We watched carefully from a distance, making sure not to disturb them.
A few weeks later, the eggs hatched! Out came baby birds — small, pink, and featherless. Their parents worked tirelessly, flying back and forth to bring them food. It was amazing to see how much care and energy the parents gave.
Over the weeks, the babies grew stronger. They started to get fluffy feathers, with spotted chests that showed they were young Eastern Bluebirds. We watched them stretch their wings, hop at the edge of the birdhouse.
And today, I saw their first flights! At first, they wobbled and only flew a short distance. But soon, they grew more confident and explored the garden.
Bluebirds Facts
While watching the family, I learned some cools things about the eastern bluebirds.
- Boys and girls look different
The daddy bluebird has bright blue features on his back and wings. His chest is rusty-red. The mommy bluebird is softer in color, with grayish blue features and a lighter chest. - Babies and Kids
Baby bluebirds are hatched without features. As they grow, they get spotted chest and little bits of blues on their wings and tails. They are not babies anymore, but they are not either fully grown yet. They are kids like me. 🙂 - What do they eat?
The bluebird family eat insects like beetles, grasshoppers, caterpillars. In fall and winter, when bugs are hard to find, they eat berries. They help to protect our garden from insects. - Where do they live?
They bluebird family live in a cozy birdhouse hanging from a tree branch in our garden. Our garden is open and sunny, with meadows and a big tree nearby. It is a perfect place for the family to find food, play, and rest. - Family life
I noticed that the daddy and mommy bluebirds are out of the birdhouse most of the day. When I peaked inside, the babies have their mouths wide open, like they are saying, “Mommy, I am hungry!” Then I stepped back and hid quietly. Soon, I saw the parents flying back with worms in their beaks. That’s how a bluebird family works. Both the daddy and mommy take care their turns feeding and teaching their kids.
Now the birdhouse is quiet. The kids have learned to fly, and the family has moved out into the big world. I feel a little sad because I miss peaking at them every day.
But I am also very happy and proud. Watching them grow helps me to learn that animals have their own families and adventures. We can enjoy them if we just watch carefully and give them enough space.
Goodbye, little birds – I hope you come back next year.
Bumpy Buggies 
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