Looking in on my blue birds

He seems to be asking when this rain will stop. Hopefully tomorrow. We are going to Kentucky on Friday for my sister's 50th and theres a couple of hills to cross between here and there.

Ever wonder how the birds wipe the rain out of their eyes?

Didn't get it all.

How about Momma? She's wet too.

Side view.

Ok here are a few from when they were dry.

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Another shot of his wingspan

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Papa again

Spectacular! Your shots are just a joy to look at. Love the "wingspan". Thank you. :)

Beautiful pics Dave! Love the last shot.

Great! Love them all. The wingspan shot sure shows how aerodynamicly he is shaped (when he is not all puffed up)

Thanks folks. This thread is reaching the point where viewers with dial-up will have a rather long wait for it all to load. I intend to follow the blues right through the winter so I will begin a new thread, probably Monday, when we are back from Kentucky.

The rain we have had for the past three days has moved on, and the weather is crisp and clear, so maybe I can get a decent shot or two.

This one was taken a few minutes ago..

This one looks like he might be taking off, but actually, it is the same bird, using his wings for balance as he shifts on the perch.

Here is his new position.

And here is the young female.

One more.

Well done. It doesn't get much better than this. Thanks Dave.

Ditto what OP said...

Great pics Dave! Love one more.

I love that one more too, but they're all just plain outstanding!