I still have a few more snakes to post…..and I will get to them in a few days….but I just couldn’t wait to show you my Painted Bunting. These are the first decent pictures I’ve gotten this year. They have been busy at the feeders this morning. 
I have at least 3 males, and they were all at the feeders at the same time a few days ago, but I was not able to get any good pictures. I’ve also seen a few “Greenies”.
The pictures have a textured look since I am shooting through window screen. It’s the only way I can get them. I build a “blind” in the window so I can move about without them seeing me. They spook at the least movement or sound. I tried to switch the camera from pics to video and it was gone.
Not only do I appreciate their beautiful colors…but they have such a cocky little attitude at times. These were all the same bird.
They are content to share the feeders with the Cardinals (you can see one’s tail in the lower R), but tend to run other male Buntings off. The Cardinals are the same. They share with the Buntings and chase off other Cardinals. I have 3 feeders….one just outside my computer room window, one near the palm trees and one in the back yard. That way none of the birds can control all the feeders.
You will most likely be tired of seeing my Painted Buntings by April. I love these beautiful little birds.
Last year I had 4 males and several “Greens”. The green birds can be either females or adolescent males. So, perhaps, I shall see a few more males before spring.
They are beautiful birds. I love the last shot of it being so curious and watchful. Helen
ReplyDeleteLucky you, I would love to have the Painted Buntings at my feeders. They are gorgeous birds and your photos are great.
ReplyDeleteJealous, jealous, jealous!
ReplyDeleteMy winter finches are very welcome, but they are drab,drab,drab.
I haven't commented in a while, but I read your blog on a regular basis. These birds are spectacular. I was trying to figure out what area you are from, as I have not seen these. Evidently you are not from the northeast :) Beautiful photos as always. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI hever have seen them - send some to Idaho for Christmas. They are beautiful birds. Thanks for the great pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird~~I wish they were up this far, but I can admire yours. gail
ReplyDeleteI've seen some indigo buntings in my woods but no painted buntings so far.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd tire of seeing these little beauties. Stunning birds. Rainbows with wings.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky that you can see these birds from your own backyard! I'm only about 100 miles inland from you, but Painted Buntings are real rarities here. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with the rest of us!
ReplyDeleteSeeing the Painted Bunting is like having another present under the tree. Great pictures.
ReplyDeletePost away, I never tire of seeing beautiful birds, especially those that I never see at my feeders! I think I would just faint with excitement if I saw one of these beauties at my house!
ReplyDeleteThey are unbelievably beautiful! All those colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to see him! He is strikingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. We don't get those here.
ReplyDeleteThey sure are colorful birds. Almost feel like I'm in the tropics.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a beautiful bird. We have a few Indigo Buntings every year and could have Painted Buntings, but I've yet to see one. I am envious.
ReplyDeleteMarvin: I also had 7 male Indigo Buntings last year..they and the Painted spent most of the winter here. So keep watch..you may have some yet.
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I live is West Palm Beach, FL and have these in my back yard feeder. This morning I saw 3 of them and 4 greenies, also a male and female cardinal. As soon as I went to get my camera they flew away. Tomorrow morning I will be ready. Have seen them several mornings in a row.
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