More Antics from the Backyard Birdcam
March 11, 2024 - ...Video collage from the backyard birdcams in early spring. Lots of funny behaviors at the feeders and birdbath Read more
Painted Bunting
 | If you’re lucky, I will visit your backyard in the wintertime, when I migrate to Florida. You’re most likely to see our males, which are brightly colored. Our females are a muted green. We feed on millet seed and appreciate extra bushes to hide in, please! Most Likely Found: In the open fields, In your backyard When: Winter Where I've photographed: Circle B Bar Reserve, Fort De Soto, Lake Apopka, Oakland Nature Preserve, Sanibel Island Read more: Painted Bunting at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Painted Bunting eBird range |
I have written 124 posts including a photo of a Painted Bunting
Some Sun at Last! More Backyard Birds
February 15, 2024 - We have lots of Painted Buntings this winter.... Read more
It’s Time to Bring out the Goldfinch Feeders!
November 26, 2023 - The Painted Buntings have been back for around 6 weeks now.... I put out the millet for the Painted Buntings in a cage feeder.... Read more
The Snowbirds are Back!
October 15, 2023 - The post-Idalia Painted Bunting didn't stick around, but now his friends are here to stay.... Read more
Summer Birds at the Birdcam
September 4, 2023 - In addition to my first-of-fall Painted Bunting, I've seen the Brown Thrasher return, along with visits from the Tufted Titmouse.... Read more
First of Fall Painted Bunting 2023 – Very Early!!
August 31, 2023 - Usually my first of fall Painted Bunting comes in the first week or two of October.... So you can imagine my delight when I looked out this morning (August 31) to see a male Painted Bunting at the bird bath.... Read more
Birdcam Recap from Spring 2023
July 5, 2023 - ...Videos from my backyard birdcam - spring 2023 Read more
Silly Birds in my Backyard
April 21, 2023 - My Painted Buntings are leaving right now, and I already miss them!... Read more
Painted Buntings Spring 2023
March 23, 2023 - Normally my backyard Painted Buntings are the stars of this blog at this time of year.... But this year, with Zippy the Ruby-throated Hummingbird growing up right in front of my camera lens, the Painted Buntings have gotten less attention.... People often ask me how to attract Painted Buntings to…... Read more
Another Morning of Backyard Birds
February 15, 2023 - Then a male Painted Bunting hopped into the crape myrtle to check out the intruder with the giant camera lens.... Read more
Winter Backyard Visitors
January 7, 2023 - My Painted Buntings are not used to sharing my attention.... Read more
Merry Christmas Birdwatching!
December 26, 2022 - We placed it by the birdbath and saw our Painted Buntings up close and personal as they splashed around in the water.... Read more
Painted Buntings are Back to Welcome Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2022 - I was surprised today to see my first-of-fall male and female Painted Buntings in the backyard.... Read more
Eagles and a Walk around Circle B Bar Reserve
November 21, 2021 - Then I heard the distinctive sound of a Painted Bunting, and I located both the female and the male a few seconds later.... Read more
More Winter Birds Arriving at Lake Apopka
October 15, 2021 - I heard the Painted Buntings before I saw them.... Read more
First of Fall Painted Bunting in my Backyard! 2021
October 12, 2021 - But I'm pleased to say that my first-of-fall Painted Bunting showed up at the feeder this morning.... Read more
First of Fall Painted Bunting at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
October 11, 2021 - As I got on my bike last week, I heard the familiar call notes of Painted Buntings in the parking lot at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.... Read more
Seeking Migrants at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
May 10, 2021 - I glimpsed a flash of red, then spotted a male Painted Bunting hidden in the vegetation.... Read more
Say Goodbye to our Painted Buntings
April 25, 2021 - Our Painted Buntings stayed a little longer than usual this year.... I think we peaked at around 4 male Painted Buntings and 6-ish Greenies this winter.... Read more
Springtime Birding in the Backyard
April 7, 2021 - He waited for the Painted Buntings to finish splashing around, then took his turn in the bird bath.... Speaking of Painted Buntings, the males are going to leave any day now.... I've been hearing birdsong that I'm pretty sure is the Painted Buntings.... Read more
Fun Spring Morning at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
March 16, 2021 - A greenie Painted Bunting was posing nicely at the tops of the grasses, and I chatted with another photographer who was enchanted with her fearlessness.... Read more
Backyard Birds in Late February
March 14, 2021 - Our Painted Buntings are still here.... This little greenie Painted Bunting had just chased off an Orange-crowned Warbler.... But when the male cardinal shows up, the Painted Buntings know that he's boss.... Read more
Stalking the Chat at Oakland Nature Preserve
March 12, 2021 - But before I left, this greenie Painted Bunting popped out to say hello.... Read more
Sparrows and Little Birds at Oakland Nature Preserve
February 19, 2021 - I finally spotted a Painted Bunting "greenie" in the same tree as the Field Sparrow.... Read more
Backyard Birding: Early January 2021
February 3, 2021 - It's been a while since I spent some quality time with my Painted Buntings and American Goldfinches!... We have at least 6-8 Painted Buntings wintering in the backyard this year.... Read more
Lust Road Birding: Lots of Little Birds!
January 28, 2021 - Towards the end of the morning, I spotted a male Painted Bunting in the bushes near the entrance.... Read more
First 2021 Visit to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
January 18, 2021 - When your first bird of the year is a beautiful male Painted Bunting, you know it's a good sign.... Read more
Birding in the Backyard
January 11, 2021 - My last bird of the morning was one of my Painted Bunting, who dared me to write a blog post without including a photo of my favorite wintering birds.... Read more
From the Birdcam: Visitors to the Birdbath
January 3, 2021 - Here's the total listing of species captured with the birdcam: American Goldfinch, Blue Jay, Brown Thrasher, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Ground Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Phoebe, Gray Catbird, House Finch, Mourning Dove, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, Orange-Crowned Warbler, Painted Bunting, Palm Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler The…... Read more
They’re Ba-ack! First of Fall Painted Bunting!
October 15, 2020 - Our first of fall Painted Bunting showed up in the backyard on October 14.... Read more
Backyard Birding Corona-Style: Special Guest Post by Whiskey
May 10, 2020 - Our Painted Buntings left as usual around Earth Day.... Read more
Birding in my Parents’ Backyard
February 15, 2020 - The Painted Buntings found my parents' backyard several years ago.... Read more
“Field” Trip to Oakland Nature Preserve
January 28, 2020 - As I started to leave, I heard the distinct call of a Painted Bunting.... Read more
Hanging out with my Wintering Backyard Birds
January 18, 2020 - My most colorful wintering birds are, of course, my Painted Buntings.... Apparently the Painted Buntings have a sweet tooth.... Read more
2019: Photographic Year in Review
December 31, 2019 - Like every year, I enjoyed time in my wonderful backyard, where our wintering Painted Buntings are such a joy every time we look out the back windows.... Read more
First of Fall Painted Bunting – 2019
October 7, 2019 - I looked out my window this morning and saw a male Painted Bunting at my feeder.... Read more
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August 15, 2019 - Loggerhead Turtle Hatchling Emergence!!Out of the Egg: I Saw a Sandhill Crane Hatch!!!Snowy Owl in FloridaAtlantic Puffins on Machias Seal IslandNewborn Sandhill Crane Baby at NestPrecious Moments with the Least TernsBlack Skimmer ColonySwallow-tailed Kite RoostCygnets for Mother's Day A Rainbow of Color at Fort De SotoGreat Horned Owl Nest at Fort…... Read more
The Last of the Backyard Migrants
May 23, 2019 - I took these photos on the morning that I said goodbye to the last of my Painted Buntings.... Read more
I Miss my Painted Buntings!
May 16, 2019 - My Painted Buntings have only been gone for a couple of weeks and I already miss them.... The Painted Buntings were obviously gearing up for a long migration flight.... Read more
Migrant-Hunting at the Sanibel Lighthouse
May 8, 2019 - It was a Painted Bunting "greenie", enjoying a berry.... Read more
Colorful Migrants at Fort De Soto’s Mulberry Trees
April 29, 2019 - A few minutes later, a Painted Bunting hopped over to the fountain.... Read more
Springtime Backyard Bird Photography
April 11, 2019 - Our Painted Buntings are getting ready to leave, and they are especially active at the feeders right now.... Read more
Colorful Afternoon in the Backyard
April 3, 2019 - It's springtime and my feeders are full of Painted Buntings and American Goldfinches.... In previous backyard bird photography sessions, I waited for hours before a male Painted Bunting happened onto my staged perch.... Read more
Surprise Lifer Pine Siskin in my Own Backyard
January 24, 2019 - My targets were American Goldfinches and Painted Buntings that winter in the yard.... This greenie Painted Bunting hopped out for a minute and peeked at the camera.... Read more
Ash-throated Flycatcher Up Close at Lust Road
January 20, 2019 - I heard the Painted Buntings before I saw them.... Read more
First of Fall Painted Bunting 2018
October 8, 2018 - We looked out the window this afternoon and saw a male Painted Bunting feasting at our millet feeder.... Read more
Addicted to my Painted Buntings
February 7, 2018 - Another weekend morning, another chance to hang out with my Painted Buntings.... It was covered in seeds, a yummy prospect for a Painted Bunting.... The Painted Buntings were not the only customers at my feeders that morning.... Read more
An Afternoon in the Bird Blind
February 3, 2018 - It took a while for the Painted Buntings to make their first appearance.... Read more