Painted Buntings in Miami, FL Area?
Apr 21, 2014 09:41:11 #
I'll be in Miami next weekend. Are the Painted Buntings still around and where are the best spots to see them and possibly photograph them?
Apr 21, 2014 10:48:12 #
Pardon my ignorance but what is a 'Bunting'?
I've been to Miami many times but have never heard of this term.
Gordon
I've been to Miami many times but have never heard of this term.
Gordon
Apr 21, 2014 10:53:45 #
No problem, Gordon. My bad. I'm bird watcher and a photographer. I assumed way to much. Bird watchers will know what a Painted Bunting is. It's a gorgeous and beautifully colored bird that is rather uncommon throughout America except for a few places in Texas and Florida. Sorry about the lack of clarity.
Apr 21, 2014 10:56:14 #
OK, thanks for the information.
I would attempt using your favorite search engine and see what comes up.
Good luck,
Gordon
I would attempt using your favorite search engine and see what comes up.
Good luck,
Gordon
Apr 21, 2014 10:58:28 #
Apr 21, 2014 11:35:40 #
Learned something new!! And what a beautiful bird...http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Painted_Bunting/lifehistory
Apr 21, 2014 11:49:10 #
You'll have better luck on a birding list for Miami or Southern FLA, probably, than here.
This is my one and only painted bunting image, taken when I visited South Carolina - it was its first visit of the spring to my friend's feeder:
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v42/p309889175-3.jpg
Taken through a glass door, so less detail & sharpness than I'd like.
This is my one and only painted bunting image, taken when I visited South Carolina - it was its first visit of the spring to my friend's feeder:
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v42/p309889175-3.jpg
Taken through a glass door, so less detail & sharpness than I'd like.
Apr 21, 2014 11:50:45 #
Nice capture! And thanks for the suggestion. I have the question out on several Florida birding sites. Thanks again for sharing your picture!
Apr 21, 2014 12:12:52 #
Allen, your photo is just fine and very beautiful The colors of this bird is awesome.
I just read an article on these birds and it seems that some are migrating northward. As you said in your message, S.Carolina is one of the states that they spend some time. I have no idea if they are staying there year round.
Gordon
I just read an article on these birds and it seems that some are migrating northward. As you said in your message, S.Carolina is one of the states that they spend some time. I have no idea if they are staying there year round.
Gordon
Apr 21, 2014 12:19:15 #
Lupane
Loc: Gainsville, Ga.
No buntings at this time in Miami. Comeback during Oct. Nov. you will find them around Tropical Fairchild Garden and also Zoo Miami... Good Luck.
Apr 21, 2014 14:46:12 #
I have photographed them a few times at Okeeheelee nature center at Okeeheelee Park in Lake Worth. They usually are on the ground behind the nature center because that's where the feeder is. Also have seen red cardinals and blue jays in the same area. The park is open daily and is free. Located on Forest Hills Blvd between Jog Road and Lyons Road. Its a beautiful well maintained park. It is however a long drive from Miami.
zuzanne
zuzanne
Apr 21, 2014 15:04:27 #
I wondered if they might not have already migrated north a bit. Thanks.
Apr 21, 2014 15:05:02 #
Apr 22, 2014 06:58:23 #
Apr 22, 2014 07:08:35 #
Don't know about Miami but in walk into the second set of woodlands and look for the bird feeders.Fort Lauderdale 2 males and 5 females have been in my yard all winter. There are more at Green Cay Wetlands in Delray Beach, take the trail to the left and look for the bird feeders in the second set of woodlands
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