Christmas Surprise
Dec 26, 2020 10:22:14 #
I know, I know its a bird feeder, but wife wanted it but as we were sitting down for Christmas Dinner yesterday, Painted Bunting showed up on the feeder, had to try and get a photo. I've seen these in a few places in Florida but never in my backyard. Would love to get one in the bushes but they are so skittish, I'm happy to get a photo anywhere...much better in download.
I'm presuming the first photo is of female buntings, not sure but the last two are definitely a male bunting in his best Christmas colors...Cheers everyone, be safe and Happy New Year.
I'm presuming the first photo is of female buntings, not sure but the last two are definitely a male bunting in his best Christmas colors...Cheers everyone, be safe and Happy New Year.
Dec 26, 2020 10:42:24 #
Oh yay! I got one of those feeders yesterday, too. I’ll put it up right now and hope for a painted bunting of my own!
Dec 26, 2020 10:43:14 #
Blaster34 wrote:
I know, I know its a bird feeder, but wife wanted ... (show quote)
That is one small colorful bird. Great capture. A nice surprise on Christmas Day. Attached is my Christmas morning surprise. Looked out the patio door and what to my wondering eyes should appear... I think it was Dasher and Dancer.
Dec 26, 2020 10:45:15 #
Marg wrote:
Oh yay! I got one of those feeders yesterday, too. I’ll put it up right now and hope for a painted bunting of my own!
Wife was at Lowe's last week and saw the bell feeder and wanted me to hang it....between the doves and an upside down squirrel eating away, it has served us well, especially with the bunting....Cheers Marg
Dec 26, 2020 10:47:18 #
lbjed wrote:
That is one small colorful bird. Great capture. A nice surprise on Christmas Day. Attached is my Christmas morning surprise. Looked out the patio door and what to my wondering eyes should appear... I think it was Dasher and Dancer.
Cool, looks a couple vying for the hoofs of a young lady friend....good catch.
Dec 26, 2020 10:50:30 #
Very good catch, Blaster.
--Bob
--Bob
Blaster34 wrote:
I know, I know its a bird feeder, but wife wanted ... (show quote)
Dec 26, 2020 10:56:32 #
Dec 26, 2020 10:57:23 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Cool, looks a couple vying for the hoofs of a young lady friend....good catch.
Dec 26, 2020 10:57:25 #
rmalarz wrote:
Very good catch, Blaster.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks Bob, guessing their wintering here in FL trying to stay warm or passing through...Cheers, be safe and go use that old Nikon F, great photo.
Dec 26, 2020 14:38:40 #
Beautiful set! You just need to convince ATC to direct them to the bushes. Happy New Year!
Dec 26, 2020 16:22:19 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful set! You just need to convince ATC to direct them to the bushes. Happy New Year!
Thanks Mike, bushes are so thick here if they were in there, it would be impossible to see and they are soooo skittish. Cheers, be safe and Happy New Year
Dec 27, 2020 07:43:50 #
Nice shots, Blaster. The male painted bunting is a beautiful bird. The first picture isn't the female painted bunting but American Goldfinch in their winter plumage. Happy New Year to all.
Dec 27, 2020 08:26:38 #
Blaster34 wrote:
I know, I know its a bird feeder, but wife wanted ... (show quote)
you got a beautiful christmas gift there, blaster...beautiful couple!
Dec 27, 2020 09:45:36 #
Dec 27, 2020 09:50:16 #
Here in Highlands Co., FL, we have them come to our feeders every winter. Beautiful little birds!
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