Painted Bunting

[rstrick2]

I created a backyard habitat for birds and other wildlife in my backyard. I set up food and water sources. The birds come and go from my feeding station. As would have it I have a backyard shed which I employ as a blind where. I set up my camera, lens on a heavy tripod, and photograph the birds as they come in to the feeding station. I have not been out there for quite some time so I decided today to visit my backyard to see what was coming. To my surprise, a Painted bunting came in to feed and drink as well a bath. We do not seem to get to many Painted Buntings in West Central Florida. This is the first time one has visited my backyard.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-Bunting_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/painted-bunting-2_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-bunting-on-feeder-2_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-bunting-on-feeder_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-bunting--bath-2_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-bunting-looking-at-_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-bunting-with-reflec_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-bunting-drinking_RS.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/Rstrick2/Painted-bunting-bathing_RS.jpg

[AndyB]

Hi Richard, I've been admiring some of your photos on the North American galleries. I especially like the Painted Bunting looking down in to the water. Assume you're using a DSLR camera?

[lightmaster]

Awesome photos, thanks for sharing them

[Old World Warbler]

Great shots, I cannot choose my favourite they are all so amazing! :smile: