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Thursday, March 8, 2018

Thankful for A Lovely Bluebird Day

Today was a bluebird day by any definition! We hurried out to soak up the sunshine.

After I rode and played with Shyla. I headed out to ride a little more on the roads, which are easier on my knee than the trails. I saw the mountains across a meadow.

As I gazed at the mountains, a Red-Tailed Hawk caught my eye as he soared and then perched up high.
When the Red-Tailed Hawk took off, another bird, much bigger than the hawk, flew straight at him. I was searching my mind for what kind of bird could make a Red-Tailed Hawk look small. It was a Bald Eagle! He chased the hawk away and then did a couple of circles over my head. I captured no photos of him but it was breath-taking.

After all that avian activity, I felt sure that the rest of my ride would be uneventful. Nope! The Mountain Bluebirds had returned to enjoy our warm day. It amazing how bright they are, especially after drab winter days.

At this time of year, they move up and down in elevation depending on the weather. It was warm up here today.
Now you see why it was unquestionably a Bluebird Day.

I am so thankful for Bluebird Days and the signs of springtime that make me smile!
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18 comments:

  1. MadSnapperMarch 8, 2018 at 5:30 AM

    a really true blue bird day. he is beautiful... those mountains are spectacular... glad you got a ride in on the road

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  2. liparifamMarch 8, 2018 at 5:36 AM

    What a special day! That hawk is gorgeous, and oh, how I would have loved to see that eagle!

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  3. Yamini MacLeanMarch 8, 2018 at 6:25 AM

    Hari OM
    My word... what brilliance! YAM xx

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  4. Brian's Home BlogMarch 8, 2018 at 6:28 AM

    Such wonderful photos and we'll be thankful when winter winds down a bit more!

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  5. LindaMarch 8, 2018 at 6:52 AM

    Wow, I love seeing those little Bluebirds.
    Hope your knee continues to heal.
    xo Astro

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  6. Mary HoneMarch 8, 2018 at 7:25 AM

    Great bird activity, how fun to see all that. The bluebirds are so pretty, I just love them.

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  7. DukeMarch 8, 2018 at 8:24 AM

    Wow - an eagle and a bluebird in the same day!

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  8. Chris and MikeMarch 8, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    Welcome back, bluebirds! Little pieces of the sky, aren't they!

    Cheers,
    Chris from Boise

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  9. Nancy JMarch 8, 2018 at 11:11 AM

    Snow on the tops, birds on the wing, all together glorious.

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  10. My GBGV LifeMarch 8, 2018 at 11:51 AM

    What a pretty colored bird. We love colorful birds of any kind.

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  11. My Mind's EyeMarch 8, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    What a beautiful day for you and Shyla. The beautiful Colorado sky and the Mt. Bluebird and the sky are exactly the same color.
    Hugs madi and mom

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  12. Tails Around the RanchMarch 8, 2018 at 12:16 PM

    W.O.W. Both birds were exquisite but that blue bird...amazing. Being i the city I never see anything quite that colorful though I have seen a couple of hawks floating around (maybe they're scoping out all the urban chicken coops. 🦅

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  13. NanaNor'sMarch 8, 2018 at 12:48 PM

    KB, I'm glad you are at least able to ride with your knee. You amaze me, with your dedication to biking. I've been riding the bike at the gym, until I can get out on mine again. I love Mountain Bluebirds and wished we had them down here. It's so beautiful today and it feels like spring, I'm so ready for it.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  14. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥March 8, 2018 at 2:52 PM

    That must have been quite the sight to see that bald eagle!!! And we so love bluebirds - that one sure has some vibrant blue feathers.

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  15. Brian's Home BlogMarch 8, 2018 at 3:18 PM

    Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop, we appreciate you!

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  16. jank1961March 8, 2018 at 5:10 PM

    We could sure use a bluebird day after getting 17 inches of snow overnight! :)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  17. RubyMarch 8, 2018 at 9:31 PM

    OMD...burdies!!!! I do loves the burdies! I wish we got more Bluebirds around here...they seem to be replaced by the Grey Jays the last five years. We do have lots of other FABulous burdies, butts Ma misses the Blue Jays. sigh. Thanks for the photos!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  18. tweedlesMarch 12, 2018 at 8:03 PM

    Ohhhh the blue birds! Spectacular!
    love
    tweedles

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