Photography of Birds – Set # 137 | H.J. Ruiz

Photography of Birds – Set # 137

Set # 137

Indigo Bunting

The indigo bunting forages for food on the ground or in trees or shrubs. In winter, it often feeds in flocks with other indigo buntings, but is a solitary feeder during the breeding season. During the breeding season, the species eats insects, seeds and berries, including caterpillars, grasshoppers, spiders, beetles, and grass seeds. The seeds of grasses are the mainstay of its diet during the winter, although buds, and insects are eaten when available. The young are fed mainly insects at first, to provide them with protein. The indigo bunting does not drink frequently, generally obtaining sufficient water from its diet.

Blue Grosbeak (Juv.)

This is a migratory bird, with nesting grounds across most of the southern half of the United States and much of northern Mexico, migrating south to Central America and in very small numbers to northern South America; the southernmost record comes from eastern Ecuador. It eats mostly insects, but it will also eat snails, spiders, seeds, grains, and wild fruits. The blue grosbeak forages on the ground and in shrubs and trees.

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17 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 137”

susanpoozan on September 20, 2020 at 8:59 am said:

Gorgeous blue!

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 20, 2020 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Susan. 🙂
  
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circadianreflections on September 20, 2020 at 10:42 am said:

Beautiful blues, and birds! I’ve never seen either. You’re so lucky to have seen them both!

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 20, 2020 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Deborah. 🙂
  
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sv-anui.com on September 20, 2020 at 6:10 pm said:

I am very partial to blue birds so this post is particularly appealing! The indigo bunting is just breathtaking, HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 20, 2020 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  He’s a gorgeous bird. Thank you very much, Chris. 🙂
  
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mihrankalaydjianblog on September 20, 2020 at 6:42 pm said:

fascinating and stunning

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 20, 2020 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Mihran. 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on September 20, 2020 at 6:47 pm said:

Beautiful pics of beautiful birds HJ 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 20, 2020 at 7:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot, Ashley. 🙂
  
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de Wets Wild on September 20, 2020 at 10:20 pm said:

You really are talented at showcasing the birds in the best possible way, H.J.

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 20, 2020 at 10:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you, my friend. I appreciate it. 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on September 21, 2020 at 1:32 am said:

Splendidi colori del manto…
Buona settimana,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 21, 2020 at 5:02 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille, Silvia. Un saluto. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on September 26, 2020 at 8:11 pm said:

Absolutely sumptuous shots of such gorgeous birds, HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 26, 2020 at 9:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Clare. 🙂
  
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  - Clare Pooley on September 27, 2020 at 5:52 pm said:
    
    My pleasure, HJ! 🙂