Raising an Eastern Bluebird

This summer I had the priviledge and joy of raising an orphaned Eastern Bluebird in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario. This blog journals his daily growth, experiences and his successful release back into the wild where he belongs. I hope you enjoy reading about Sammy, as much as I enjoyed caring for him and helping him learn how to be an Eastern Bluebird.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Katydids and Cuddles

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This morning, Sammy was waiting on his feeder dish when we came outside at 7:15am. He was very hungry this morning, gobbling up about 15...

Monday, August 11, 2014

Coordinated Hunting

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Almost done breakfast Sammy showed himself bright and early this morning at 7:30am, as is becoming his habit. He flew in to eat some ...

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Leaving Sammy

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I was away for the past 5 days, on a family trip, so there isn't too much to write. I was very worried about leaving and being gon...

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

King of the Castle

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Morning scratch August 3, 2014 While I woke up early this morning, Sammy slept in, lol. He didn't make an appearance until abo...

Saturday, August 02, 2014

This Is MY Yard

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Eastern Bluebirds seem to be early risers, just like their "cousins" the American Robin, both in the Thrush family. Sammy was u...

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About Me

Tracy: I live in cottage country in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario with my husband and our 3 little dogs. We have 23 acres of woods with walking and snowmobiling trails weaving throughout. About 2 acres are cleared around our home with many perennial gardens, a large pond with a stream and a waterfall, some newly planted fruiting shrubs (for the birds) and some trees. I began feeding the birds last spring, after seeing my first male goldfinch up close at my friend, Katherine's. Up here I have to bring in the feeders every night (except the odd time I forget) so the black bears don't raid them and break them, which they've done a couple of times. I love to see the bears, but definitely don't want them hanging around, lol. I report my bird sightings on EBird and also participated in Project Feederwatch this past winter. And so, one beautiful, tiny yellow and black bird began my "obsession" with watching my yard birds.

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