Indigo Buntings are one of my favorite birds - the males' very striking blue stands out in a forest setting. I found a nice area in Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve where I often spot them; however, I have yet to get a sharp photograph of the male (when I do, I'll be sure to post it). The top pic of the male was taken on 5/15/10. The bottom pic of the female was taken on 5/3/09., both in the Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve.
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A male Indigo Bunting; Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, IL; 5/15/10. |
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A female Indigo Bunting; Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, IL; 5/3/09. |
Wow, that male is stunning, another bird I have never seen...I can see I am going to really enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely guys. The shot of the female is so sharp, nice.
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