Here in Florida we are very lucky to have lots of colorful and beautiful birds. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. One of my favorites is the eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis). The males are a gorgeous bright blue with orange and white markings that are exceptionally striking. The females look very similar, but their colors are more subdued. They are insectivores and can often be seen perched on power lines, fence posts, and tall trees scouting for insects. Since they are insect eaters they don’t generally come to feeders, so to see one you need to get out into the woods. This one was perched on a power line that was leading to a house that borders on the Gothe State Forest. I was able to snap a few shots of him before he took off after something and disappeared into the woods.