Fly-By Feeding: Breakfast In Nest
Western bluebird and chicks
This is a western bluebird bringing breakfast to two chicks shortly after sunrise. These birds nest from February to late July and may have multiple broods per season. They are cooperative breeders, meaning that sometimes older siblings or unrelated birds help feed and protect the chicks. They can’t dig their own nest holes, so they rely on abandoned woodpecker cavities or nest boxes. Since these were using a nesting box provided by a local preserve, I was able to sneak a peek at them each morning until they were ready to fly out and explore their new world.
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