Bluebird Pair by Ann Hoffpauir

These pair of bluebirds has been in my yard and pasture all spring and summer. I have several bluebird houses around our place. In spring the male bluebird goes from house to house, checks it out, sings a little, and then flies to a nearby limb or twig. Then the male will sing soft notes and waits patiently while the little lady bluebird checks out the house. This checking out the houses usually takes a couple of days. That's us women alright. Sometimes it takes awhile for us to make up our minds. Once she decides on a birdhouse both bluebirds start to build the nest inside it. What a good male he is. He not only helps build the nest, he also brings the female food while she incubates the eggs. After the eggs are hatched, both parents bring food to feed the young hatchlings. Both the male and female coax the young to fledge (leave) the nest. All this takes about 18-21 days. Bluebirds often nest and raise a brood 2-3 time in a normal season.

In the spring on our property I have in my yard the three primary colors of God's creation. There is the cardinal, American goldfinch and the bluebird. How wonderful is that!

This painting is being sent to the Texas Bluebird Society for their silent auction. The auction is being held on August 20th. It is size 9x12 oil on canvas panel. For more information about the auction please contact the Texas Bluebird Society.

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© Ann Hoffpauir
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