Feeding Wild Birds

[ShrekDawg]

We have lots of cardinals

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I've seen an Indigo bunting, but don't have a photo, it flew away before I could get a shot.

That's how it's always been for me too. They must be shy birds.
It's like 2 seconds.. there it is! Then there it goes...

 

[R2elk]

Only ever had one show up here back in 2011.
Indigo Bunting

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Only ever had one show up here back in 2011.
Indigo Bunting
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Wow, what happened to that poor thing? Looks like it flew through a storm. Here's a pic of one off the internet. We have them here in MO too. I'd never seen one in NM.

 

[R2elk]

Wow, what happened to that poor thing? Looks like it flew through a storm. Here's a pic of one off the internet. We have them here in MO too. I'd never seen one in NM.

It was a juvenile.

 

[TwoCrows]

Wow, what happened to that poor thing? Looks like it flew through a storm. Here's a pic of one off the internet. We have them here in MO too. I'd never seen one in NM.

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I saw one once years ago ground feeding beneath the feeders here in NM. I had never seen one before, had to pull out my bird ID book to be sure! They are gorgeous!

 

[sourland]

We are in their resident/breeding range, and I have seen 3 or 4 in my entire life - I spend a lot of time outdoors and have seen a few birthdays. I've seen one painted bunting - spectacular!

 

[TwoCrows]

We are in their resident/breeding range, and I have seen 3 or 4 in my entire life - I spend a lot of time outdoors and have seen a few birthdays. I've seen one painted bunting - spectacular!

I have never seen a Painted Bunting, it's on my bird bucket list! Glad you got to see one!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

It was a juvenile.

Ah that explains a lot, thanks.

 

[sourland]

I have never seen a Painted Bunting, it's on my bird bucket list! Glad you got to see one!

It was a double take moment for sure. From 'what the - to Holy Cow!'