Eastern Bluebird 5 Metal Print

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The Eastern Bluebird is the state bird of Missouri and New York. Once in decline as a result of habitat loss, bluebirds are making a comeback thanks to nesting boxes that have been erected on country properties, conservation areas and along country roads. The females build the nests and incubate between 3 and 8 eggs. Bluebirds raise more than one brood in a single season. Young from the first broods usually leave their parents in summer, while the young from later nests often stay with their parents over the winter.

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...