Bluebirds in Riverdale Park

Some years ago I went on the "Bluebird Walk" at the Beltsville Agricultural center. There was a man who built bluebird houses and put them up around the center to encourage the bluebirds to nest. Seems like the bluebirds were disappearing and could not be found inside the beltway anymore. I remember this old guy taking us from nest box to nest box and he would lift open the top and let us have a look inside at the developing bluebirds. On occasion he would pick one up and hold it in his hand for us to get a good look. I never forgot that bluebird walk and the bluebirds always had a special place in my heart. You can't imagine my pleasure yesterday when I saw a flock of bluebirds in Riverdale Park! There they were on the fence that encloses the DeMatha ball field. (right next to my dog park!) I am so delighted that the bluebirds are back inside the beltway! That was the plan 20+ years ago and I have seen it happen. Wow! For anyone unfamiliar with birds, I am not talking about the blue jays that are all over the place. The bluebirds do have some red on their breast/neck area. The blue is so blue. Just beautiful. Anyone who wants to have a look, I have seen them in the morning and the evening, so just go walking. Nature in our own back yard! I have to give Simon credit for seeing them first and telling me about it. Thanks Simon.