If you’ve ever caught a flash of brilliant sapphire darting across an open field, you know just how breathtaking the Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) truly is. As captured beautifully in these images, the adult male Eastern Bluebird sports a striking, vibrant blue back and head, paired with a rich, rusty-red breast and a clean white belly. But this beloved songbird hasn't always had it easy. The history of the Eastern Bluebird is a dramatic tale of survival, conservation, and