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Marilyn_FL
Fellsmere, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 10, 2007
08:04 AM Post #3267173
| Is this a painted bunting?
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 10, 2007
08:36 AM Post #3267273
| Yes it is. Congrats!!! |
Marilyn_FL
Fellsmere, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 10, 2007
08:38 AM Post #3267283
| Thanks, I had to take the picture through a window. It has been coming around for a while but just haven't been able to get a picture. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 10, 2007
08:58 AM Post #3267326
| The female is all green. Here's more info on them.
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Painted...
This message was edited Mar 10, 2007 8:58 AM |
Marilyn_FL
Fellsmere, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 10, 2007
09:07 AM Post #3267351
| I think this is of the female bunting. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 10, 2007
09:11 AM Post #3267361
| Thats her. :-) |
tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)
March 10, 2007
08:54 PM Post #3269211
|
What a purdy birdy!!
I googled the painted bunting to see if we get any in Ohio (and, btw, I didn't get an answer) but I did read this quotation from a researcher which gave me pause for concern:
"Since 1966, the species [painted bunting] has declined at an annual rate of three percent nationwide, according to nesting-bird census data compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey. 'That's pretty staggering when you figure that translates into a 50-percent decline in less than 20 years,' " |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 10, 2007
09:01 PM Post #3269242
| Yes I read that but I can't remember why they said their declining. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2007
08:54 PM Post #3278595
| A shot I got today of my male PB. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2007
08:55 PM Post #3278597
| And the female PB. 
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robertlob
Newkirk, OK
May 21, 2009
09:20 AM Post #6578382
| They tell me the Painted Bunting is declining in the wild due to increase in caged bird demand. Last year we had one pair all summer; this year we have 6 pairs. So maybe we're doing something right here.
We also have about 11 pairs of Indigo Buntings this year, up from 2 last year. |
bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
June 27, 2009
01:23 AM Post #6744375
| gardenpom,
how in the world did you get that pic. Great shot.
Hack |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 28, 2009
08:23 PM Post #6751288
| I'm not sure which pic you are referring to, but thanks. I have been getting Painted and Indigo Buntings in my backyard every winter for several years now. I refer to my backyard as a "jungle", which is the kind of landscaping the Buntings seem to like. This is the best shot I have gotten of a Painted Bunting. 
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bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
June 28, 2009
11:24 PM Post #6751920
| Your last pic is absolutely stunning.
Maybe one will drop by here on its way south.
I was referring to the two pics right above robertlob's post. You got them in March of '07.
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 29, 2009
06:43 AM Post #6752697
| Those shots are pretty typical, since they rarely leave the safety of shrubs or the feeders. Your best bet will be late August, when they are heading South. A feeder with millet seed is their favorite. Good luck! |
bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
July 03, 2009
12:59 AM Post #6771484
| Thanks, I got to get some millet seed.
This message was edited Jul 3, 2009 12:59 AM |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
July 03, 2009
05:15 PM Post #6773742
| Those PB are so colorful! Millet seeds I'll have to have some because August is just right around the corner. Thanks all for sharing the pic. Congrats Marilyn_FL on your birds. |
