Eastern Bluebirds in Our Yard

This morning, March 4th, after a covering of heavy spring snow, I observed a pair of Eastern Bluebirds perched near our suet feeder. This was a first for us, having Bluebirds in our yard.  We have observed them in Luria Park where there are nesting boxes set up around the perimeter. Bluebirds do not usually come to feeders unless meal worms are offered. Our meal worm feeder is currently empty as we usually fill it later in spring hoping to attract Warblers.

So, imagine my surprise at seeing this pair so very interested in our offerings. They couldn't access our suet feeder as it's designed for Woodpeckers and smaller songbirds. So I cut a piece of suet into small bits and laid the pieces along the deck railing. All the while the male Bluebird was watching me from a nearby branch. As soon as I went inside. The female Bluebird swooped down and gobbled as much suet as she could until the male scared her away and had his fill.

I hope that this pair will make a nest near our yard and visit our meal worm feeder. Fingers crossed! Here are photos I took of the male and female Eastern Bluebirds who visited us this morning.