Painted Bunting, male *Lifer (Passerina ciris)
My spouse and I were in awe of the "rainbow bird," a Painted Bunting, male during our first birding excursion at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, National Audubon Society, Naples, Florida, USA. We also photographed the female of this species and many other birds and animals that we'd never encountered in the wild. Despite having plenty of bug spray and appropriate attire, the deer flies were relentless, and we ended up with bites all over us. We had to go to our dermatologist for some special ointment and still, it took two weeks to clear them all up. Our experience there was nevertheless worth every itchy bite!
Painted Bunting, male *Lifer (Passerina ciris)
My spouse and I were in awe of the "rainbow bird," a Painted Bunting, male during our first birding excursion at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, National Audubon Society, Naples, Florida, USA. We also photographed the female of this species and many other birds and animals that we'd never encountered in the wild. Despite having plenty of bug spray and appropriate attire, the deer flies were relentless, and we ended up with bites all over us. We had to go to our dermatologist for some special ointment and still, it took two weeks to clear them all up. Our experience there was nevertheless worth every itchy bite!