Participant Photos
upload and share photos
Photo Submission
Submitted By
Sharon Cardin
Nashville, TN, USA
Description
While photographing Eastern Bluebirds bringing insects to their nestlings in a tree hole, I “caught” a juvenile also bringing insects to its (presumed) siblings!! What a surprise!! The juvenile entered the tree hole four times with insects over the course of about an hour-and-a-half while the parents also fed the nestlings. The male bluebird had to wait his turn while the juvenile was in the tree hole.
Category
Species
Eastern Bluebird Juvenile Feeds Nestlings
Interesting, is it normal for a juvenile Bluebird to feed its siblings?
Yes, surprisingly. It’s not uncommon for juveniles from the last brood to “help” the adults with the next brood!🥰
How cool! It’s really interesting how these birds interact, and very special that you were able to not only witness this, but capture on camera!
we have a box with babies in it to