Favorite PerchI usually spot Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) perched along the powerlines near my home—though elsewhere, they favor fences and fence posts. This particular bluebird is a male, and he sees me coming. I sometimes approach perched birds in stages: snap a photo, take a few steps closer, snap again—rinse and repeat—until I’m close enough, or they decide it’s time to fly. That morning, there were three bluebirds on the line. When I got too close, they didn’t flee outright—just shifted a little farther down the wire, keeping their distance but staying in view.Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.swede1952-photographs.pixels.c#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #thrush #EasternBluebird

"Perched confidently on a thick, twisted metal wire, an Eastern Bluebird gazes into the open sky. Its feathers shimmer with a brilliant cobalt blue across the head, back, and wings—like a splash of sky stitched into flesh. The chest glows with a warm, rusty orange, fading gently into a soft white belly, as if dipped in sunrise. The bird’s posture is alert yet serene, talons gripping the wire with quiet strength. The wire itself coils like a muscular vine, metallic and weathered, contrasting the bird’s delicate form. Behind it, the sky is a flawless canvas of blue—no clouds, no distractions—just a vast, open expanse that amplifies the bird’s vivid colors and solitary grace. The lighting is crisp and generous, illuminating every feather’s texture and the subtle curve of its beak. It’s a moment of stillness, clarity, and quiet majesty." - Microsoft Copilot

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[–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

@Swede1952 I mistakenly read your beautiful photo post of the Eastern Bluebird as Epstein Bluebird and was understandably confuzzled.I obviously need to take a doom scroll break.

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