PHOTO CREDIT: Informzoo
I nearly dropped my teeth when I looked out my kitchen window and saw a Painted Bunting (a colorful male)...right out on the grass next to my succulent tires! My son was here and I ran out and he handed me his I Phone...but when I got back in the kitchen, he flew away and I could not have my very own shot of this amazing bird! I was so disappointed! THey are GORGEOUS. I don't believe I have ever seen one here, and man was I excited! It took me a while to calm down, as you might imagine!
My "Birds of North America" identification book lists the buntings as TROPICAL. Maybe I need to be more aware and keep my eyes open for this guy, and his gal (the female is a brilliant yellow green color). My book says it has a soft warble. You can bet I will be on high alert for any reappearances, and consider this a really amazing Christmas gift to myself! I'm grateful!
You lucky lady. These are the most beautiful birds. I have only seen them a handfull of times. I would faint if one turned up in my garden. Merry Christmas for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great holiday surprise! Do they winter in your area? Or are they supposed to be there all year? You're going to have to keep a camera right there by the kitchen window aren't you... You don't think he was after your collard seeds, do you?
ReplyDeleteThat really is a lovely bird. I would be extremely excited to see it!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful is that? Hope he visits again.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me crazy that I NEVER have my camera or binoculars when I see a special bird, or deer, or coyote, or bobcat in the yard or pasture!
I would have messed myself too! What a wonderful sight!!
ReplyDeleteWowee! I have never seen a bird like that.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Julie, I have always wanted to see one of these. What a gift!!!
ReplyDeleteWith a combination of primary colors, this bird looks beautiful and different.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! He's welcome to come over and be the 32nd species in Pokeberry this year--if you see him again, tell I said so. ;)
ReplyDeleteMary...LOL...keep your eyes out in the summer...you just might find one around the brambles and shrubs up there!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a sight that must have been!
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