Rosebreasted Grosbeak, 2 pair - Indigo Buntings,
female then male
and last but not least the Painted Bunting
I've been a bird watcher for many years, but I've never had a painted bunting at my feeder before; they're pretty shy. A friend and real birder told me that a friend of hers feeds a special kind of seed to attract them. The very first morning we put millet seed on the board he came to sample it, and has been a regular for several days. It is hard to believe what gorgeous color he has even after I have seen him more than once. The female is a yellowish green all over, but I haven't seen her yet. Hopefully she is around, and they will nest here. Having them here all summer is a possibility because they do nest here!
What a treat that would be!
female cardinal painted bunting
They don't like oranges, this was just a handy perch for him.
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