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I was watering the plants early this morning, and noticed the bluebirds were really active. Unable to resist, and willing to risk being late for work, I grabbed my camera and started shooting. Suddenly, this little guy flew out of nowhere, and landed on Kevin's weather station, which just above the bluebird box, on the same post.
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I was stunned! I knew immediately that this was an indigo bunting. I had never even heard of them until a few months ago, when my friend Lorina (lorinalynn here on Photoblog) mentioned them to me. Since Lorina lives in Pennsylvania, I assumed that they didn't live in my neck of the woods. I'm so glad I was wrong! Isn't he gorgeous? He's related to the cardinal, which makes sense - he looks like a bright blue cardinal. (This is a crop, please pardon the fuzziness.)
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"You and I will get along just fine, as long as you stay away from my babies."
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"Oooh, is that what's down there? Don't worry - I'm not here to hurt them!"
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love the title .. love the first shot..he is so BLUE:)3 has a sweet little thing in it too... beautiful birds :)
Lindyart · 2008-04-24: 14:44
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Beautiful color..I had a painted bunting a few times in my TX yard but never saw this kind. Good job!
Momma · 2008-04-24: 15:02
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Beautiful bird!
LostAspen · 2008-04-24: 15:10
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Amazing! I was thinking the same thing, that that looked like a blue cardinal (ironically, here by St Louis, we see lots of cardinals around). Very pretty, excellent catch! Thanks for sharing!
majikmonkee · 2008-04-24: 15:20
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As my daughter said; Beautiful bird!
coyoteself · 2008-04-24: 16:19
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What a gorgeous blue bird! Wonderful catch!
ambersunsets · 2008-04-24: 16:47
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I think he's just showing up the bluebirds. "Huh. You think you're blue!" He's as beautiful as I remember them being. I haven't seen one in years, since new houses sprung up in the empty fields near my parents' house.
lorinalynn · 2008-04-24: 16:56
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great catch!!!- I've never even heard of this guy before- he is gorgeous- R
urmysunshine · 2008-04-24: 18:06
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Lissa! What a fantastic bunch of photos!
Mermaid · 2008-04-24: 18:37
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WOW! I've never heard of them before either. What a beautiful color of blue - he does look like a cardinal. I kind of like your weather station too!
oldbabe · 2008-04-24: 18:54
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really cool photos!
Beagles3 · 2008-04-24: 19:13
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That's the most beautiful bird I've ever seen. He's my favorite color!
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-24: 19:18
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What a vibrantly colours bird! Beautiful!
KerBear · 2008-04-24: 20:38
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What a beautiful blue color..never saw a bird so bright before!
wagz98 · 2008-04-24: 21:12
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Absolutely beautiful, both of them!! Great job.
pattyb · 2008-04-24: 22:38
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Nice - sweet set from the "kid"!
kopackukac · 2008-04-25: 00:14
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Glorious set of pictures- just fabulous!
Robertthebob · 2008-04-25: 05:14
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I know that moment when I can´t resist to photograph and risk something. I love that excitement! So beautiful bird, amazing colour!
Zdenula · 2008-04-25: 11:12
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Whata beauty- you are so lucky to have these wonderful birds where you are.
Lynda · 2008-04-25: 12:29
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Great photos of the birds, I think bluebirds are so pretty.
tbranscum · 2008-04-25: 13:16
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I hope you see more of him too..Cuz that means we will see more of him!! great snaps fo the birds. I always risk being late to where ever I am going if the wildlife happens to be in range of my camera!!
SheriJ · 2008-04-25: 19:54
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haha, pic 4, my fav, the blue bird and the arrow :):)
PhySpi · 2008-04-26: 09:39
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