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

[sue-o]

Hi Robert,
Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird. I've never seen one. I hoped to when I was visting my husbands family in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee but I wasn't lucky. There is a photo section here on SurfBirds. You should open an album for your photos.
Sue

[theperegrine]

How fortunate you are to have them in your yard. I see them out in the wooded area where I camp near Paige Texas. One of my favorite birds. Your photos are incredible.
Thanks.

[mayjayg]

What beautiful shots you were able to get.I am in South Texas and we get them in the Summer months! I live out in the country and it always a thrill when they visit my feeders! Superb photography!