25-30 years ago I spied my first Indigo Bunting. Since then, I watch for them every Spring. We are sometimes fortunate enough to have them as visitors to the feeder. This year, we’re really blessed by this guy who’s a daily guest here. He’s become a little obsession of mine.. lol.
Ground feeding near a Rose-breasted Grosbeak (another of my favorites, although I DO hate to play favorites).
Cowbirds – for some reason I find them funny!
A pair of our beloved Purple Martin guests.
White-Crowned Sparrow (I think?)
I’m also smitten with the Bluebells in my Mother’s perennial garden. They do grow in the wild in Missouri as well. {We were visiting for her birthday weekend.. Happy Birthday, Mom!}
A video of some of today’s birds, including the Indigo Bunting (don’t blink or you’ll miss him in the beginning).
Have a lovely week, Friends!
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25 comments:
i was thrilled to see my first indigo ever here last week! yippee!!! the martins are so sleek and pretty. :)
Beautiful bird captures!
Few of those I've never seen, nice to see photos of natives in other parts of the country, thanks for sharing.
What pretty visitors you have! I've never seen an Indigo Bunting here, but they are lovely birds.
Thanks for the kind words. You're right, they are vulnerable to just about everything. This time we are getting straight run, so maybe a roo or two in the bunch. I've never had a roo before, but hoping if there is one he will help protect my ladies. :)
How blessed you are! I've never seen one of those on my feeder. We do have the cowbird now and then and a lot of sparrows.
Debbie
You always get the best pics and video of the birds. I saw and heard the red cardinal (Kentucky State Bird). I love birding. So many here on our new property. Yes, Ihave moved!!! I have been so busy working. I have missed dropping by. Thanks for delighting me with this post. Blessings!
Oh, I'm so happy to see an Indigo Bunting! They haven't made an appearance around here for a while. They are so beautiful! Wonderful, gorgeous shots!!
Love all your pretty pictures. The birds are my favorite. I spent one Summer learning all their names and the calls they made, now I can identify all the birds in my area and know without looking what bird is tweeting.
Oh my gosh these guys are so cute. I have never seen an Indigo Bunting I don't think they are common to our area. So beautiful and vibrant. Love the video, so peaceful.
Great video! I love spring when all of the birds come back. I am waiting for the Orioles to make their appearence. Then the hummingbirds. Once they arrive I know its time for summer!
Good Morning ~ I so enjoyed my visit this morning. Your birds are just lovely. I am so thankful Spring has finally arrived!
Have a wonderful day~
Your obsession with the Indigo, that is how we feel about Mr. and Mrs. Tanager. Beautiful pictures Tammy! CH said he thinks he saw an Indigo last night.. :)
Such beautiful photos! I've seen bluebirds here but not buntings; must look harder, me thinks.
Beautiful photos. I love my Indigo Buntings. Today for the first time I spotted what I think is a red finch... is that possibe? Going to have to do some research on that one.
Beautiful swatches of color in those birds!!! I love seeing a red cardinal every now and again in my lilac bush which has JUST begun to bud.
Your photos are just beautiful. Isn't spring the best? So many things to marvel at. :)
Your photos show such great detail. The blue is so intense on those Indigo Buntings.
I am still on the lookout for an Indigo. What's in your feeder? Terrific shots, and I too think Cowbirds are comical!
Those indigo buntings are so pretty I could eat them up. Thank you for the video, it is really good to see the birds in action and enjoy their song. A lovely post.
Great post - I think I'd be hard pressed to choose which bird I would rather see. Bunting or gross beak - either would be fine!
I've yet to find a day that wouldn't be improved by having a picture of Audrey in it!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.
Stewart M - Melbourne
They are beautiful birds. I love the Indigo Bunting and the pretty Grosbeak! Great shots!
Great photos, I don't believe we have those here. Thanks for stopping by my blog and I would like to see some of your baskets also.
Beautiful birds. The blue colour is very striking.
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Such pretty pictures!
I'll be glad when all of our birds come back, but I don't think they'll
be impressed with our snowy weather!
M :)
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