A Painting Bunting couple enjoying breakfast in the morning shade.
Mr. &. Mrs. Painted Bunting
Birder's Journey
"You must have birds in your heart before you can find them in the bushes." — John Burroughs (Journal of the Outdoor Life, v20, 1923, p. 137)
Birder's Journey 
Wow! Their colors are like something out of the crayon box! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
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A great description, Amy. I only wish the pictures were sharper, but you can still see their beauty.
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🎨 In the morning’s gentle light, ☀️ A pair of Buntings, a charming sight. 🐦 Mr. and Mrs. in colors bold, 🌈 Breakfast shared, a tale untold.
Feathers painted, a vibrant hue, 🎨 Nature’s artwork, a masterpiece true. 🌿 They dine in the shade’s caress, 🌳 A scene of simple loveliness. 💑
Mr. Bunting, a palette of blue, 💙 Mrs. in green, a lovely view. 💚 Together, a harmonious blend, 🎶 A breakfast shared, a love to send. 💕
In the canvas of the morning’s grace, 🌅 They find a haven, a quiet space. 🍽️ A painted romance, nature’s art, 🌌 A breakfast scene, a gentle heart. ❤️
🎨☀️🐦🌈🌿🌳💑💙💚🎶💕🌅🍽️🌌❤️
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What a tribute to the birds and post.
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Yes! Agreed! He writes such creative and beautiful commentaries on my posts. 🤗
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Just beautiful, Yishai! I wonder what they’re talking about over breakfast. ☺️
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A most colorful Florida visitor😎
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We are so lucky that they’re such regulars!
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Beautiful photo pair!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful colours BJ
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Quite a remarkable pair, aren’t they?!
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He’s so beautiful!
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No matter how many times I’ve seen a male Painted Bunting, I continue to be in awe of his brilliant colors.
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What a lovely couple! He is colourfully gorgeous but she is very pretty too. A sight to make the heart happy… 🙂
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What a lovely thing to say, and what a lovely way to start my day! Thank you, Ann. ☀️
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Wow! Wow! Wow!
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lol, exactly!
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One of my favorite birds simply for their beautiful colors!
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Mine too, Eddie. We have people who come from far and wide, who are just hoping for a glimpse of these beauties.
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I totally understand the reason why they do!
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Gorgeous birds!
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Amazing – astonishing colors and a joy to watch!
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The male really does look like he’s landed in a paintbox! Stunning.
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So true, Adele. The male painted bunting is one of those birds of whom it’s hard to believe that combination of colors is real!
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