I’ve had Painted Buntings coming to the feeders for a few years now.
The most males in full color that I have seen at one time, this year, is 2. Although, the green bird sharing the feeder has a bit of color on it’s breast and may be a juvenile male.
They are very skittish birds. If I get anywhere near the door or window they depart in a hurry. These photos aren’t the best because I was shooting from inside and about 4’ from the window. They are dark because the window is tinted. This male has a bright yellow on it’s back….in some males it’s more orange.
You can see how quickly then come and go in this video.
Maybe next time I’ll have a picture of an Indigo Bunting. I’ve seen one male, but he must have been a juvenile…he wasn’t showing the vibrant blue, but a combination of blue and brown. Still a beautiful bird.
Lucky you, I wish I could see Painting Buntings at my feeders. Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat colorful birds they are. I have nothing that colorful here. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThey are such a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! We've had up to 2 males here too last summer. And I hope they return. :)
ReplyDeleteHave never seen an Indigo. Hope you can get a photo this year!
Beautiful. If the birds who show up at my feeder knew who showed up at yours, they would go for makeovers.
ReplyDeleteThose painted buntings are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour photos and video are fantastic. We just do not get very colourful birds around the UK or France. Diane
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful birds...but one of my favorites is the little Carolina Wren..very plain..brown and cream..but it's a great insect getter and they are here year around. And what a voice! Not necessarily beautiful ..but loud. Gets you up and moving in the morning.
ReplyDeleteI think those are pretty good shots of a bird that seems not to want to be photographed. I've never seen a painted bunting except in photos. We do have indigo buntings, but I've never gotten a photo of one.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a painted bunting so this is a treat. I think the photos are good but the video does show up the colors well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds. I guess we don't have the painted bunting here as I've not seen them before. I am your new follower. I just started my blog, stop by and watch as the season progresses and I add more photos.
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