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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
8:56 PM Post #4684339
| I got so many pics today I decided to start a thread for them. I'm not sure how much longer they will be here, they have usually headed further North by now. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
8:57 PM Post #4684344
| Indigo in Cape Honeysuckle. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
8:58 PM Post #4684348
| Indigo. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
8:59 PM Post #4684353
| Indigo and Painted male.
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:00 PM Post #4684357
| Two male Indigo and male Painted. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:01 PM Post #4684358
| Male Indigo with peeking female.
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:02 PM Post #4684364
| Indigo male. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:03 PM Post #4684369
| Three female Painted Buntings. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:04 PM Post #4684373
| Male Painted with 2 females. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:05 PM Post #4684377
| Male bathing while female watches. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:06 PM Post #4684383
| Girls turn for a bath. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:07 PM Post #4684388
| Two males and a female. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:08 PM Post #4684397
| "Any room for me?" 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:09 PM Post #4684399
| Male Painted. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:09 PM Post #4684407
| Splash time! 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:10 PM Post #4684417
| Painted on fence. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:12 PM Post #4684431
| "Can't have the birds, so I'll drink the bath water!" 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 19, 2008
9:19 PM Post #4684502
| Wonderful pics GP!
I love those Painted Buntings and the Indigo male! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 19, 2008
9:23 PM Post #4684531
| Thanks Pelle, this was by far the most productive male Painted day...usually they stay hidden in the feeder or bushes. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 19, 2008
10:37 PM Post #4684942
| It is always so refreshing to see your pics GP! I love the colorful birds as well as the beautiful plants you have in Florida. I wish those colorful birds would stop by my yard on their jouney north! |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
March 19, 2008
10:46 PM Post #4684990
| Those are really beauties GP very nice pictures of them. So many colors in those painted males. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 20, 2008
6:20 AM Post #4685694
| Thanks, Dellrose and burn. I have been hosting the Buntings for about 4 years or so now, and there were so many Indigos this year at times their chirping has been almost annoying. I look forward to seeing the first one every fall. |
PeeperKeeper
Georgetown, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 20, 2008
7:24 AM Post #4685783
| I love your colorful buntings. I'm hoping to be able to attract them here at my house too one day. I've seen them as close as about 40 miles from here so my hopes are high. Also, my hubby didn't even have any opposition when I said I want to put in a fountain like the ones at the bird blinds in the state park where the water babbles over rocks into a pool or trough. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 20, 2008
10:00 PM Post #4688882
| I'm here waiting for those Indigo's to show up!
Just beautiful gardenpom! I would love to see a Painted Bunting someday. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 20, 2008
10:24 PM Post #4688996
| Nanny...I am looking for them too! I painted a multi-color X on my roof! LOL! I love these colorful birds! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 20, 2008
10:28 PM Post #4689027
| I told dh a few weeks ago I was going to get a neon sign that said 'Bird Diner' with a big arrow flashing for the Pileated's! LOL |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 21, 2008
9:32 PM Post #4693050
| Thanks everyone. I didn't see nearly as many Buntings today...maybe they were getting their "baths" before heading North! |
Marilynbeth
Hebron, KY
(Zone 6a)
March 21, 2008
11:38 PM Post #4693687
| Gardenpom,
Thanks so much for sharing all the Bunting pics with us! They're beautiful pics! We've been looking forward to the Indigo Buntings and the Hummers to show up! And, the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks to stop and stay awhile during the Spring (and Fall) migration!
We don't get the Painted Buntings here (darn!), but aways love to see pics of them!
Thanks again, for the info on the Indigo Buntings on another thread!
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 23, 2008
10:05 AM Post #4698400
| A male Indigo from this morning. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 23, 2008
1:25 PM Post #4699194
| Very nice!! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 23, 2008
1:40 PM Post #4699251
| He is just gorgreous!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 23, 2008
4:21 PM Post #4699775
| GP...give him my address...pleez!! I am such a push-over for a good looking guy! LOL! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 23, 2008
8:22 PM Post #4700595
| A few more pics from today. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 23, 2008
8:24 PM Post #4700601
| Another blue beauty. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 23, 2008
8:24 PM Post #4700605
| Indigo and female Painted Bunting. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 23, 2008
8:25 PM Post #4700610
| They are beautiful! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 26, 2008
9:24 PM Post #4714183
| Buntings at the feeder. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 26, 2008
9:25 PM Post #4714187
| Indigo in Cape Honeysuckle. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
March 26, 2008
9:45 PM Post #4714277
| That last pic is fantastic!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 26, 2008
9:47 PM Post #4714285
| It is just beautiful...thanks for posting these great pics! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 26, 2008
10:46 PM Post #4714557
| Let me wipe the drool of the keyboard here...wow GP! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 27, 2008
6:32 AM Post #4715825
| Thanks everyone. The Buntings are still here in large numbers and now the bright yellow Goldfinch have decided this is a pretty nice place to vacation.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 1, 2008
9:26 PM Post #4743408
| I'd vacation at your place also, love all the colors of your yard, including the birds. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
April 1, 2008
9:46 PM Post #4743529
| gardenpom, great photos of the Buntings ... they are quite colorful.
Several weeks ago, I had what may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience here in Maryland. I got to see and photograph a male Painted Bunting. What he was doing here in Maryland on February 18th, beats me !
We do get the Indigo Buntings later this Spring. This is one of my better photos of an Indigo Bunting.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 1, 2008
10:10 PM Post #4743666
| Wow your lucky to see them so early Linth! Beautiful shot!!! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
April 1, 2008
11:32 PM Post #4744129
| Actually this photo was taken in early July, 2006. The earliest I have seen them here in Maryland was when one visited my backyard feeder on 5/6/06. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 2, 2008
12:37 AM Post #4744443
| Thanks Linth. Its a awesome shot! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 2, 2008
6:48 AM Post #4744848
| Great shot. I hope you will post your shot of the Painted Bunting. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 2, 2008
12:16 PM Post #4746108
| Female and male Indigos. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
April 2, 2008
3:09 PM Post #4746720
| This photo of the Painted Bunting was taken on 2-18-08. I had hoped for a better shot. I went back with my better camera/lens/tripod setup but he didn't accommodate me.
For several weeks he visited a resident's backyard along the B&A bike trail. Birders lined up along the trail and anxiously awaited for the Painted Bunting to arrive at the homeowner's bird feeder. The homeowner was in fact the one that alerted the birding community of his presence. In addition, we have a local website where birders document their sightings on a daily basis. This is quite helpful for enthusiastic bird watchers. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 2, 2008
3:13 PM Post #4746731
| Both Buntings are so pretty! Very nice pics guys! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 2, 2008
6:47 PM Post #4747606
| I've heard what a stir they create in some areas when they show up. I'm very lucky to have them hanging around my yard every winter and spring. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 2, 2008
7:46 PM Post #4747929
| Indigo Bunting. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 5, 2008
6:41 AM Post #4760362
| Another I. Bunting pic. 
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rntx22
Clear Lake, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 6, 2008
9:32 PM Post #4768590
| I am so jealous!! I have been dying to see them here, just not lucky enough yet!! I am glad to see that there are other people out there who love them as much as me |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 6, 2008
9:48 PM Post #4768662
| They really are beautiful! Very nice pics GP! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 9, 2008
12:00 PM Post #4781734
| Just adding a few more pics. Female Indigo with a Goldfinch. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 9, 2008
12:02 PM Post #4781753
| Indigo looking pretty in Hibiscus foliage. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 9, 2008
12:03 PM Post #4781758
| Female Painted Bunting. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 9, 2008
12:05 PM Post #4781771
| Painted with Indigos. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 9, 2008
12:06 PM Post #4781774
| Painted Bunting ready for a bath. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 9, 2008
12:07 PM Post #4781781
| Bathing while Indigo watches. 
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Nanegoat66
Southeastern, CT
(Zone 6a)
April 9, 2008
12:22 PM Post #4781870
| Beautiful pictures! I've never seen a bunting here. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 9, 2008
3:50 PM Post #4782831
| Beautiful pics! |
heyitsmejudy
Lawrenceville, GA
April 9, 2008
3:55 PM Post #4782854
| That indigo is a pervert to be watching that painted bunting while it's trying to take a bath. Geesh!
Beautiful photos and birds... |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
April 9, 2008
3:58 PM Post #4782870
| HA Judy! You know, it does look sort of creepy!! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 11, 2008
7:48 PM Post #4794651
| The Indigo Buntings are still here. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 11, 2008
7:48 PM Post #4794656
| Female Indigo taken today. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 11, 2008
7:49 PM Post #4794660
| Indigo again. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 11, 2008
7:51 PM Post #4794665
| Bright blue indigo. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 11, 2008
7:52 PM Post #4794673
| More Indigos. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 11, 2008
8:04 PM Post #4794727
| Very nice pics! Glad your seeing so many! |
OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 12, 2008
8:28 AM Post #4796620
| Gorgeous! What do you all feed the buntings? Maybe if I have it on the menu some diners will show up. I've heard indigos spend some summer time here. |
muddylou
Saint Paul, MN
(Zone 4a)
April 12, 2008
8:46 AM Post #4796681
| WOW. The painted buntings don't even look real. I've only ever had one male blue bunting at my thistle feeder. Bird ENVY here! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 12, 2008
6:57 PM Post #4799089
| Mostly I use a Finch seed mix, but they also love cracked sunflower hearts. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 13, 2008
6:02 PM Post #4803475
| Hi Gardenpom...Someone north of where I live has an Indigo Bunting feeding in his yard...I am on the hunt now!! Thanks for all the great pics and also the info on what you are feeding them. I have some sunflower hearts and I hope they find them when them show up (thinking positive)!! |
OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 13, 2008
6:29 PM Post #4803579
| Thanks GP for the seed advice. At first I thought the bunting on the wooden plank (April 11) was molting but the feathers don't look clumpy, or thin. Then I realized he's a tye-dyed guy! Pretty cool. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 13, 2008
7:24 PM Post #4803855
| Their colors have been all different...some have the brilliant blue and others a mottled look. Not sure if it has to do with age or what. |
rntx22
Clear Lake, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 13, 2008
11:56 PM Post #4805347
| I had a dream last night that I went in the backyard and there was a male and female painted bunting sitting on my windowsil. I ran in to get a camera but they were gone when I got back. But then I saw 2 kingfishers on the fence. They too flew away before I could snap a pic. I woke up feeling very depressed. Am I the only one who dreams of birds? I had another dream once where my whole porch and trees were lined with male cardinals. What a site! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 14, 2008
1:36 AM Post #4805652
| Your not alone rntx! Problem with mine is I rarely remember details. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 14, 2008
6:44 AM Post #4805878
| You know, I don't remember every having a dream about birds. |
OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 14, 2008
6:52 AM Post #4805892
| I help at a wildlife hospital May-August, and during that time dream about injured/sick birds, and abandoned babies. |
OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 14, 2008
6:53 AM Post #4805893
| Very noisy morning, but most everyone is still high in the tree tops hollaring back and forth. |
