Blue birds

I snapped this picture last week but didn't get the time to do a post with it.

This blue bird took advantage of a nice day we had and started gathering nesting supplies. you can see some grass in his beak. Last year they came home too late and the swallows had taken his favorite nesting box. (we have three) this year by golly, hes not letting it happen! I haven't been home nearly as much as i like to be so that i can watch this nest, and its much too soggy to wander out that way to see where the construction is at. But i will try to be more vigilant in my watching!