As I was departing Harmon Canyon Reserve walking along Telegraph Road I noticed a little bird atop a tall, charred utility pole about 70 yards away. As always, I took a photo. You never know. I thought I could see a hint of blue and rust color so I kept watching to see if it would stay as I got closer. When I was close enough to see it was in fact a young Western Bluebird I felt lucky because I have not seen many over my last year. THEN, who flies into the frame and sits down but a cute young female. How lucky could I be! I got to within about 15 yards from the base of the pole (which was about 20 feet high) before the male departed. The female stayed for a few moments longer and then followed her buddy into a tree. Back home when I could see the image on my computer I saw how truly lucky I was. I can’t help but smile when I see the birds in thee image. I also can’t help but think of the Thomas Fire of December 2017 that likely burned that utility pole, and all the devastation it brought to homes in the surrounding hillsides and far beyond. The renewal continues still, in the canyon and the adjacent neighborhoods.
Dean
The Big Year 2021 
Peter’s grandfather, Arnold Anderson (Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota) constructed blue bird houses for Eastern blue birds. He had many residents over the years. He loved birds..
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Aww Peter has memories of that! 2020 was the first year I’ve ever noticed a Blue Bird. They are so lovely! – Blair
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