The chicks are covered with soft down and the most recognizable parts are their eyes (still not open) and their beaks.
Here the male bluebird delivers food. According to one study, males spend 29% of their time hunting food and delivering it to the chicks. Typically, they hunt by perching above a grassy area and spotting ground-crawling insects.
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Max / min temperature for May 11: 75 F (23 C)
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44 F (6 C)
Precipitation: 0 in
Max / min temperature for May 12: 62 F (16 C)
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