Finally, a Painted Bunting

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Today I finally saw one of these beautiful little birds here.

posted by vintagelady

How Beautiful!! The Painted Bunting is my favorite must see bird. Unfortunately I live a long way but hope to combine a birding trip in Texas with a visit to Fossil Rim and Best Friends. The colors are so perfect and delineated ,they look almost artificial. Kind of like the Wood Duck.
Thanks for the lovely picture.

posted by Birdie1
4 months ago

such a beautiful bird ....... thanks for the photo

posted by blazeyellow
4 months ago

I got to see these beauties, the male & the female, at my aunt's on St. Helena's Island outside Beaufort, SC. They are lovely as is your photo. Thanks for sharing, it brings back pleasant memories.

posted by bamagran
4 months ago

I have lived here for 14, almost 15 years and have only had the privilage of seeing one.Thank you for sharing this picture ( =

posted by lovesgift
4 months ago

It is beautiful. I have never seen one here in Minnesota but in the Spring I usually spot one blue bundting which is also beautiful.

posted by cocochoc
4 months ago

Yea for Painted Buntings. We have three pair that arrive in April and leave in Sept. I am so priviledged to get to watch them. They are avarious eaters. We live on a creek and that is the drawing card for them. Most people here in Central Texas have never seen them. I might be able to sell tickets as their are very scarce.

posted by moexhazleyes
4 months ago

vintagelady,

I don't believe I have seen a bunting of any variety. To see the top-of-the-line photographed by a real person is marvelous!
Thanks for sharing!