I think these two views of a Male Painted Bunting are two different birds. Both paused in the sun on some pretty grasses.
I was surprised to see one land near me and then a second one landed very close to the first, alas not to be captured together.
Male Painted Bunting, Two Views
Those are spectacular birds–the colors are simply amazing. Nice job in capturing those images so clearly in an environment where there are lots of other things competing for your camera’s focus, especially the other vegetation.
They sure are, Mike! Thank you—as you might expect there were quite a few deletes!
This is one stunning multi-coloured bird, Ellen! Lovely photos!
Thanks, Peter! They almost seem fake or something that belongs in a tropical jungle.
Lovely birds and wonderfully composed shots!
Thanks, Belinda, it was a real treat to see them out in the open.