I was looking outside to see if there were any newcomers on the bird feeders. Sometimes during spring migration, you might be lucky enough to spot birds that you don't usually see, because they're just passing through to their summer homes.
Spotting a blue bird on the feeder, I just couldn't figure out why a bird that eats bugs was eating sunflowers. I got the binoculars, and I couldn't believe it. An Indigo Bunting was sitting on the feeder munching away. I have only ever seen one, and that was on a hike far away from houses and people.
Here is the photo I took.
Here is a photo I found, just so (in case you've never seen one) you can get the full effect of the blue.
I'm starting to think that this bird might be the only blue I'm going to see for a while. Just like so many of you on the east coast, the skies have been nothing but gray for far too long. Hmmm, maybe this Indigo Bunting is a sign of better things to come. We can only hope!!
Thank you so much for that picture. I've never seen an Indigo bunting and wondered just how blue they really are. You are so lucky. I hope someday I'll see one in person!
Posted by: Pam | May 23, 2011 at 09:09 PM
Beautiful! We had them in NC and I have seen them at the farm in Wi. The color is amazing. Hope you see more.
Posted by: Terry | May 24, 2011 at 08:42 AM
Wow, they're bluer than blue birds!
Posted by: Lynn | May 24, 2011 at 03:36 PM