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Plum tuckered out
KC Foggin

Plum tuckered out (Sialia sialis)

Female Momma Bluebird. She looks so darn worn out. Nothing like the dad I posted yesterday.
The eastern bluebird is a small North American migratory thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards.
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Habitat
Eastern Bluebirds occur across eastern North America and south as far as Nicaragua. Birds that live farther north and in the west of the range tend to lay more eggs than eastern and southern birds. Eastern Bluebirds eat mostly insects, wild fruit and berries.
Location
Yard Bird, Myrtle Beach, SC
Date taken
Aug., 2022
Scientific name
Sialia sialis
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender, hand held
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Reactions: Danielbirdwatcher, delia todd, Dabs and 2 others
ammadoux
thats how most of our birds look like here in August, except for the bulbul who seemed to enjoy the hear and humidity.

lovely shot Helwa g/f.
 
Dabs
Those hungry youngsters seem to have taken a toll, KC.

Beautifully captured; intriguing shot!
 

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