Elusive Mr. Painted Bunting
Ever since the painted bunting returned to southern Louisiana for the 2009 summer breeding season, I’ve been on the lookout for him. He sings heartily from the nearby forested property but seldom does he show himself. I saw him fleetingly a few times, but his extreme shyness keeps him well out of reach. Today, I sat in my blind and prayed he’d come. The singing started, with the glorious sound getting closer and closer until he landed as close as I’ve seen him this year. Snap. Snap. Snap. And then he was gone! This was as good as I could get; hopefully, there will be more opportunities before Mr. Elusive heads to Mexico for the winter months! Isn’t he just dandy! Reminds me of a box of crayons! I’m grateful to God for answering my prayer for a better view of this gorgeous little bird.
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Anne Smyth
absolutely stunning – great capture
Diane Schuster
Oh Bonnie, he’s marvelous, such a wonderful display of colors, it was definitely worth the wait! Dee
Maria Dryfhout
Bonnie, you really should create your own magazine! I have never seen this bird before….brilliant.
Carolyn Staut
Wow! A fine looking fellow and a perfect answer to prayer. Yes, they are so shy. We see them here for a few weeks as they migrate North but this year with little water and no berries on the trees…........they didn’t stay long. Only fleeting glances I got of them as well. So, you are indeed blessed with this sighting.
TomBaumker
Wow ! Glad for you. I have been looking for them in vain maby next season. Glad you got one not on a feeder. Thumbs up Hugs Tom
Albert Sellaman
Bonnie…...Mr. Elusive sure is dandy…......I’m just speechless!
Dennis Jones -...
This is still on my to capture list… Sure hope I do as well as you did… Awesome
hsien-ku
what a gorgeous coloured bird. such a great capture!
jesika
Your patience has been well rewarded and adds to our pleasure as we view this little gem. He’s gorgeous,
jx
Krys Bailey
Wow! Gosh, what an amazingly colourful little featherball, Bonnie! I’m so pleased your prayers were answered so that we can all enjoy his rainbow plumage and cheeky disposition!!! Bravo!!! Another gem for the Bonster Birdie collection! ;o)
Deborah H. Benoit
Fabulous, first time I have ever seen one of these!!
lorilee
What a pretty bird – a wonderful capture!!!!
Rob Dodd
If this is as good as you can get I would hate to see your best. This is an awesome capture. Well done!
KatsEye
OMG! Bonnie you have out did yourself this time. This is the first time ever seeing a creature so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Into the favs it goes.
Jan Piller
Wow!!! the colours just blow me away!! We don’t have colourful birds up here (‘cept a cardinal and bluejay and yellow finch) This is amazing!