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Barbara Hostetler
Spring Mount, PA, USA
This VERY busy Eastern Bluebird Dad was making sure his offspring are fed well and frequently! This male juvenile was from the second nest with four fledglings and hasn’t mastered patience yet, but he has learned to stretch that neck of his!
Category 1: Birds with Food, or at the Feeder
Species: Eastern Bluebird
“The Big Stretch” ! This Eastern Male bluebird fledgling making sure he does not miss a bite!
Gorgeous! Capturing them in their element. I love this photo!
Thank you for your kind words Kathy! I was fortunate to have fledglings all through spring and early summer this year 🙂
Way to be there at just the right moment! For me, this photo really shows the beauty in the fragility and struggle of all living things just trying to survive.
Beautiful Picture Barbara!!! Your Timing when you took this picture was perfect!
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Barbara is awesome
Mike D, Robert and Chris F- thank you for the kind words!!!?❣️
Mike D, Robert and Chris F- I appreciate you checking it out and the kind sentiments!
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