We’ve all heard the saying “bluebird of happiness,” but why are bluebirds a sign of happiness throughout so many cultures including Native American, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and European. There is joy in watching the pretty, blue-colored birds flying across the sky. Spotting bluebirds on a landing, a branch or pecking the ground for food feels like a special treat. The color blue is a symbol of tranquility and peacefulness. And, while the sky and ocean are blue, there isn’t an abundance of the color blue in nature, which makes a bluebird rare and symbolizes good things to come. Bluebirds begin laying eggs in springtime, which enhances their sign of hope and renewal. Instead of leaving seeing signs to fate, there are ways to attract the bluebird of happiness including providing a bird feeder with mealworms (a bluebird favorite), installing a fountain-type birdbath, planting native trees and shrubs that have berries and leaving dead trees in the yard. Like the 1934 song says, “Life is sweet, tender and complete, when you find the bluebird of happiness.”
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Blue was my favorite color as a kid. The beautiful Bluebird was an exciting sight in my youth. I didn’t know there were so many historical and good signs that were associated with the bird or the color. Seeing the color blue brings a new happy thought now. I’ll be on the lookout. . . Sing me a sign, Bluebird.
ohhh soo true is this article….the precious magical blue of the bluebirds started visiting my backyard bluebird birdhouse in April 2022….and have continued to be a source of joyful entertainment and acquired bird knowledge over the last 3 years. Was lucky to have multiple broods of 5 to 6 tiny blue eggs each year with 11 hatchlings in 2022 and a total of 17 each of the past two years! Yes I’m happily counting! It’s mesmerizing to watch the hardworking parents build their nest, then feed the babies live insects including thousands of live mealworms I gladly buy them from a local farm! The circle of life and love before my eyes. If you are lucky enough to catch eastern bluebird beauties in action from birth to fledging as they empty the nest one by one with pleasing bluebird songbird calls, you are guaranteed to experience one of nature’s very special memorable gifts of jubilation! Wishing I see you again in springtime beautiful bluebirds!
Wow, you get to experience all facets of bluebird life from your backyard. You’re so fortunate to live where it’s possible to have bluebird birdhouses on your property. It sounds like they truly are bluebirds of happiness for you! Thank you for sharing!