Through My Lens..... "Pay Attention, Be Astonished, Tell About It" ~ Mary Oliver
Through My Lens..... "Pay Attention, Be Astonished, Tell About It" ~ Mary Oliver
“The Bluebird Carries the Sky On His Back” ~ Henry David Thoreau
This male Eastern Bluebird was doing several flybys and displaying courting behaviour. Clearly, he and his mate had established a nest box, but the courtship continued. As he glances at his mate, his iridescent feathers gleam in the early morning sun.
A delicate dance, courtship behaviour is fascinating to observe. The male has his behaviours and flight patterns to delight her, but often he presents her with a gift….a bug or another delicacy of some sort.
I’m sure there are biologically sound reasons for these behaviours, but the tenderness one senses at times, leads me to believe there is more connection and communication occurring than we credit them with.
Intense on making an impression, this Eastern Bluebird followed his mate with her every move. An attentive, gentle suitor, he was eager to please.
This eager Eastern Bluebird would dance on top of fence posts to display for his mate. He would hop in circular motions, stretching one wing at a time. I think she was pleased with his performance as she would watch this part of his dance very carefully.