One of my favorite small birds is the Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis). Stokes Field guide to the Birds of North America describes it as small, broad-necked, short-legged thrush with a short tail and short bill. It resides here in Texas year around. Upperparts bright blue, underparts a rich reddish brown on throat, breast and flanks, contrasting with a white belly. It loves the open woods and woods edges and farmlands. Enjoy the photos. Click on either one for an enlargement.
Both photos were shot in Aperture Priority at f6.3. Top photo, ISO 400, 1/800 sec. Bottom photo ISO 800, 1/640 sec. Canon EOS 7D, 500mm f4 lens with 1.4 converter. Bogen-Manfrotto tripod with Wimberley II gimbal head.