Adult bluebirds have beautiful blue plumeage, bright cobalt in the male and a darker, smoky blue in the female. For many, their blue breast and soft warble herald the arrival of spring as much as the more often mentioned robin-red-breast.
This nest full of baby bluebirds was rescued after being orphaned. Birds this young require intensive care, including dawn-to-dusk feedings every 30-45 minutes. Harmony has much experience and a high success rate with even the youngest nestlings. However, many birds this age are mistakenly removed from the care of their parents by well-meaning humans. Be sure to read our article about determining whether wildlife need rescuing to be sure you don't become one of them.
