The Doting Mother

I spied this female Eastern Bluebird peering over the top of the leaves of this tree early one morning. I heard her plaintiff call, and then another from a slightly different location. A quick glance around revealed this juvenile basking in the morning sunshine.

Apparently, mom just wanted to make sure her baby was alright, or perhaps they were searching for breakfast in the wild cherry tree. “The Doting Mother” is my Photo of the Week.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

I am a writer, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Anabaptist, and community activist. My life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

2 thoughts on “The Doting Mother”

I love watching baby animals and their parents. We’ve had some very cute fawns and moms on the property this summer. I used to have bluebirds in South Jersey and remember watching mom take care after they fledge. We have the Western and Mountain Bluebirds here but the more aggressive Tree Swallows always butt in and steal the box. Bluebirds are the nicest birds … my favorites!

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