Blue Bunting?

[gjtoth]

First time for this guy/gal at the station.  I  *think* it may be a Blue Bunting female or a male coming into his summer plumage.  Anyone?  From the Oly.

[Pat]

I have absolutely no idea.

But I know these are great photos! of this bird!

[gjtoth]

I have absolutely no idea.

But I know these are great photos! of this bird!

Thanks very much, Pat.  My new lens should be here tomorrow so I should see some improvement.

[JudyB]

They are great.  My bird book doesn't show any 'in moult'.  So I too have no idea. 

[juanital]

Looks like a Blue Grosbeak...Whatbird-Blue Grosbeak

[Jeanne Lee]

It does look a lot like the molting picture of Indigo Bunting in my bird book, although the book shows it in full profile.  So it's difficult to be absolutely sure.

Great pictures of him and you'll just have to keep track until he's fully feathered so we can all see! 

[gjtoth]

It does look a lot like the molting picture of Indigo Bunting in my bird book, although the book shows it in full profile.  So it's difficult to be absolutely sure.

Great pictures of him and you'll just have to keep track until he's fully feathered so we can all see! 

THAT'S what I meant... Indigo... sheesh!  Half my brain is out looking for the other half!  I hope he comes back. 

[Jeanne Lee]

Hey, indigo is blue!  I was just using the term from the bird book but blue bunting is just as accurate!   

[gjtoth]

Hey, indigo is blue!  I was just using the term from the bird book but blue bunting is just as accurate!   

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllll... my book says "Indigo" so, Indigo it is. 

[juanital]

How's bout this link? It really is difficult to tell but its been bugging me alot and have been doing lots of comparisons with your pics from one tab to another of what photos I could find...Since you've see it person you may remember the colors more vividly.

http://www.migrationresearch.org/mbo/id/inbu.html

[gjtoth]

How's bout this link? It really is difficult to tell but its been bugging me alot and have been doing lots of comparisons with your pics from one tab to another of what photos I could find...Since you've see it person you may remember the colors more vividly.

http://www.migrationresearch.org/mbo/id/inbu.html

THAT'S IT!  It's a juvenile Indigo Bunting!  Coooool!   

THANKS!

[Jeanne Lee]

HAHA!  I'm sure glad we got that settled!   

[JudyB]

YOu have such a wide variety of birda in your yard.  They are so beautiful.  Have you seen bluebirds yet?  Have you thought of putting a bluebird box up to encourage them?

It is so cool to see this one though.

[gjtoth]

YOu have such a wide variety of birds in your yard.  They are so beautiful.  Have you seen bluebirds yet?  Have you thought of putting a bluebird box up to encourage them?

It is so cool to see this one though.

One of the best things I've ever done was put up that feeding station, Judy.  No bluebirds yet.  I would put up a bluebird box but first, I have to find out what one is! heheheh 

[JudyB]

Here are two websited on How to build a Bluebird house. 

http://www.bygpub.com/bluebird/
http://www.laspilitas.com/bluebird.htm

I have seen eastern bluebirds once and that was on the migration south a few years back.

[gjtoth]

Here are two websited on How to build a Bluebird house. 

http://www.bygpub.com/bluebird/
http://www.laspilitas.com/bluebird.htm

I have seen eastern bluebirds once and that was on the migration south a few years back.

Aaaaaaaaahhhhh... Yes, I *do* have one up but, perhaps in a bad spot.  I'll try relocating it and see what happens.  THANKS!

[JudyB]

Good Looking forward to those photos!

[Pat]

Juanita, those are fantastic sites!  I've just spent so much time at the McGill one.