First Indigo Bunting!

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crazybirdlady51 Wilmar, AR(Zone 8a) Apr 04, 2009

I saw my first Indigo Bunting of the season today! He doesn't appear to be fully "Blued" yet but still exciting to see. Here's a pic...

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crazybirdlady51 Wilmar, AR(Zone 8a) Apr 04, 2009

He's trying to decide which feeder he likes best.

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pelletory Marlton, NJ Apr 04, 2009

Wow that's great! nice pics!!

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f_chisolm Florence, MS(Zone 8b) Apr 05, 2009

I have never seen one.

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nanny_56 Putnam County, IN(Zone 5b) Apr 05, 2009

What seed do you have in there that they like?

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ducbucln Manzanita, OR(Zone 8b) Apr 05, 2009

What a pretty color! Lucky they're in your area, I'd love to see one.

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crazybirdlady51 Wilmar, AR(Zone 8a) Apr 05, 2009

Thanks for the comments, everyone. Nanny, In the platform feeder it was mostly a mixture of black sunflower, peanuts and safflower seeds but in the little house type feeder it was more millet with a few sunflower and safflower seeds. I haven't seen him at all today but the wind is quite fierce so they may be lying low

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Rose1656 Oquawka, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 05, 2009

Or, maybe he's flying up to my house!

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nanny_56 Putnam County, IN(Zone 5b) Apr 05, 2009

I look forward to the buntings every year now. I have a new caged feeder for them this year...hope they like it!

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bjf826 Huntsville, AL(Zone 7a) Apr 06, 2009

Crazybirdlady, I saw our first one for the year today and got so excited I nearly hyperventilated! They are SO pretty! Great pictures of yours, by the way. I hope he stays with you a good while.

Barb

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