Male indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea)
I wanted this indigo bunting to move in closer (I cropped this photo way more than I really would have liked), but he preferred to sit and sing from his high-up perch. Isn't he handsome in his brilliant blue breeding plumage?
Stopping for a moment between songs
This one lives on the edge of a local forest where his mostly brown mate has likely built a nest in shrubbery about a metre above ground. I must go back to see if I can find it.
Since indigo buntings eat flies, mosquitoes, grasshoppers and aphids, they would certainly be welcomed visitors in my yard!
I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE
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Oh he's very pretty..such a deep, deep blue.
They are beautiful bird, we do not get them here :-(
Photographing fireworks is very easy. Have fun!
1) tripod,
2) manual focus near infinity
3) medium aperture f8-122
4) bulb exposure - this opens the shutter the first time you press the shutter button, closed it the second time.
If you have a remote shutter release, you can sit in a chair and enjoy the show while you press the button.
He is gorgeous! A friend of mine had one at her feeder early this spring. I've never seen one here and she lives only 20 minutes away. I'd love to capture one with my eyes and camera!
OMGoodness, what a beauty he is!
Brilliant Blue . . I wonder if he has any idea how Gorgeous he looks??? bet he just knows Life is Grand.
Thanks for the view.
-g-
I'll bet he sings the "blues"! He is, although small, quite majestic! Sure wish I could get nice bird photos like this! But I suppose I'd have to go outside, right? Darn.
We have only seen one once in our garden ... lovely bird.
Beautiful shade of blue!
Beautiful blue bird.
This is not in the Netherlands.
Regards, Irma
amazing color!! wow! ( :
Now, that's a simple beauty. My yard too...
He is stunning. Hope he comes to your house . . .
Colourful little fella EG.. I always think its a wee bit unfair that the males are so pretty and the females are ..well, brown :)
Love that deep, rich blue!
WOW! What a beauty! I'd love to see him in my yard one day!
I bet this bird looks like a brilliant jewel flying across the sky!
he's gorgeous! your shots are GREAT!
Terrific shots! He is beautiful. I am still on the lookout for these birds!
send me a couple please, the bugs are on my last nerve and we have 4 more months of them.. brilliant blue and beautiful..
Look at that beautiful blue!! So pretty. He'd certainly give my Bluebirds a run for their money in a beauty contest!
Divine photography of a magnificent gift from nature ~ happy day ^_^
These are such incredibly blue birds!
I thought I'd seen the bluest of birds, but now I see there's one that's bluer! What a treat!
He is indeed handsome. Beautiful photo of him!
The most brilliant blue! He'd be a welcome visitor here too, we're way too buggy in summers:)
They are pretty birds, great sighting and photos. Happy Birding!
Beautiful color on the Bunting and great photos.
OH the colour is incredible as well as the photos. B
I wish they could visit me. Such a vibrant color.
Lovely shots and I really like the background color in the first!
I love that blue.
So colorful.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE those little birds! One visited me regularly for a couple of years, but I haven't had any lately. Glad you got to enjoy this one!
OMG you are so lucky. Great shots
One of my favorites! Such a beautiful blue :)
A bird of my fav. color!
Great shots!
What a beauty, amazing colour!
He certainly is handsome!
So adorable bird and you got beautiful portraits!
Léia
love, love love that rich, deep blue!
awesome captures, too.
:))
Such a vivid and iridescent blue! Incredible colour indeed.
Spectacular. This is a bird I've always wanted to see, but never have.
He's beautiful! The colour is amazing.
He is such a beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
The color of these birds are just amazing, and your shots are fine!!
We do have them here, but not a very populated bird, some people see them on occasion, but of course not me : (
Grace
Hope you get another opportunity!!
So pretty! Love the photos also...
What a gorgeous bird! Great photos!
Beautiful blue.
Beautiful ! I don't think I've ever seen one ( live )
That vivid blue is so appealing!
=)
He is just so beautiful...
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