Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Mountain Bluebird

Female Mountain Bluebird (Sialia Currucoides)

This little female has created quite a stir in the southern Ontario birding community. She's rare here. In fact, it is said there has never been a Mountain Bluebird recorded here in this part of Ontario and this year there are TWO - one somewhere near Ottawa. Crazy weather patterns blew them off course, the pundits say.

Lovely from the back

So far this one has been finding plenty to eat so we'll see how long she stays here.

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31 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 8, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    How wonderful and it is a lovely bird adn knows how topose for you.

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  2. TexWisGirlDecember 8, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    very sweet!

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  3. IndraniDecember 8, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Wow! Excellent focus!

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  4. TomDecember 8, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Pretty little thing!

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  5. The CrankyDecember 8, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    How beautifully you captured her sweet grace!

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  6. eileeninmdDecember 8, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    She is a beauty! And so far from home, I am glad you were able to see this beautiful Mountain Bluebird. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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  7. Author R. Mac WheelerDecember 8, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    pretty fellows, fellas

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  8. 21 WitsDecember 8, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Love this!

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  9. HalcyonDecember 8, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Whta a cute little lady!

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  10. RoseDecember 8, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    She is so beautiful! Love seeing them.

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  11. Nancy ChanDecember 8, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Very pretty. Love the rear view.

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  12. DarlaDecember 8, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Wow, if the bird is so rare you are fortunate to have spotted it. Great photos.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 8, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    beautiful photos of a beautiful bird...I love the little flashes of blue on the body...

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  14. LowellDecember 8, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Well, that's impressive. You could preside over your local Audubon Society. I also think you should work on your coffee table book of Ontario birds!

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  15. kayerjDecember 8, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    what a find for you! We have lots of blue pinion jays that fly about 10 or 15 feet above the ground in large flocks among the pinion pines. I've always enjoyed watching them.

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  16. Ruth HiebertDecember 8, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    The Mountain Bluebird is a lovely looking bird. It seems that with shifting weather patterns all kinds of 'rare' birds are showing up.

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 8, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Oh she's so sweet EG, it always fascinates me how these little creatures battle the elements to get where they need to go. You captured two wonderful shots of this rare little bird, well done!

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  18. MadSnapperDecember 8, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    she is absolutely beautiful. hope she will be ok out of her habitat

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  19. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersDecember 8, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    What gorgeous captures. I hope she manages to thrive during the Ontario winter. Looks to be doing well so far.

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  20. Findlay WildeDecember 8, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Those lines of aqua blue look stunning on the bird. Hope you get to see it again.

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  21. Bethany CarsonDecember 8, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    What a neat bird to see! I don't recall ever seeing one myself. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos!

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  22. cieldequimperDecember 8, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    The hint of turquoise is to die for!

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  23. CloudiaDecember 8, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Delightful bird and news!






    Warm ALOHA,
    ComfortSpiral

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    (")_('')

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  24. KayDecember 8, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    You've recorded this visitor beautifully. I've seen male mountain bluebirds and been thrilled. I think it takes a good eye to identify the female and what a pleasure it is to see her! Those tail feathers are beautiful. (We had a northern shrike in our backyard the other day, a first for us.)

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  25. LeaDecember 9, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful!
    The back view is especially lovely!
    Have a great day!
    Lea

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  26. Adam JonesDecember 9, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    That's a stunning little bird. What a treat to have a rarity nearby.

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  27. AnvilcloudDecember 9, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Excellent photos too.

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  28. RohrerbotDecember 9, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Congrats!!! Aren't mountain bluebirds beautiful! The males are even more so. One of my favorite birds. This species is way off course:) Hope she stays healthy.

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  29. NatureFootstepDecember 9, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    such a rare bird. And you got very nice images of her. A congrat is in order I think. :)

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  30. Anne (cornucopia)December 10, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Nice shots!

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  31. A Colorful WorldDecember 11, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    So very exciting! I am so happy you got shots of her. That touch of blue under her wings is just beautiful! Glad you are having this visit--such a gift! And your photos are great!

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