(Painted) bunting hunting
Jun 17, 2023 19:31:18 #
Last year, a Painted bunting, a coastal bird, showed up in Dix park in Raleigh, creating news (an article in the News and Observer)! Nobody knew why it had traveled 100+ miles inland. It had no mate. The bird is back this year, as are the birders/photographers. Still no mate - which is sad!
I made 5 trips to Dix park investing a total of 10-15 hours looking for the P. Bunting, and used the opportunity to 'capture' other birds in the process. I finally hit pay dirt today when I was blessed with 4 separate sightings over 2 hours, 3 of them on a wood pile with the bird at eye level.
The colors are outstanding - as if it has just returned from participating in the Indian festival of Holi.
Comments and critiques welcome, as usual.
I made 5 trips to Dix park investing a total of 10-15 hours looking for the P. Bunting, and used the opportunity to 'capture' other birds in the process. I finally hit pay dirt today when I was blessed with 4 separate sightings over 2 hours, 3 of them on a wood pile with the bird at eye level.
The colors are outstanding - as if it has just returned from participating in the Indian festival of Holi.
Comments and critiques welcome, as usual.
Jun 17, 2023 19:41:59 #
srsincary wrote:
Last year, a Painted bunting, a coastal bird, show... (show quote)
Good set. I have not seen any around my yard this year.
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Jun 17, 2023 20:26:50 #
bcheary wrote:
Good set. I have not seen any around my yard this year.
Me neither
. The mystery remains unsolved, why did this little bird pick Dix park to spend spring break? There is no major body of water nearby!Jun 17, 2023 20:27:10 #
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Curmudgeon wrote:
Wonderful set Ronnie
Thank you, Jack, for your feedback. The bird's beauty makes it wonderful!
Jun 17, 2023 21:54:00 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
Wow, how wonderful, great shots and beautiful bird!
Thank you, Photolady2014, for viewing and commenting. Very unusual bird indeed!
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