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The indigo bunting is a 'quick mover' and can be gone in a flash; but there seemed to be quite a few of them at the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Delaware. We were able to get a few pictures and will use four (comments below) in addition to the major one above to point towards different looks and the beauty of this bird.
The pic in comment 1 shows a calling pose in between snacks and gives indication of the dark blue head transitioning into turquoise in the back and side.
Pic 2 shows a sheen to the bird which was visible quite often, especially in light. When seen, this brought out the beauty of the colors. This shot was quite a distance though.
Pic 3 shows a different look, fluff after preening but still beautiful. And pic 4 shows a little molting still beautiful. This last looks like a map of the would with clouds has been tattooed to the body with all the colors..
This little one was testing its wings and landed on a branch near the house. I heard the adult Song Sparrow calling nearby.
Explored June 7, 2023
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Taken at Kuta beach, Bali - Indonesia,
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Ondarreta Beach in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain.
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European bee-eaters arrive in France with spring.
More than an hour from the house, I like to go and admire them every year: twirling, chasing insects (butterflies, dragonflies, wasps, etc.), in amorous display with offerings, later feeding their young, the spectacle is absolutely beautiful! Well aware of the fragility of these moments because their food source is diminishing with the scarcity of insects and this is very alarming
!Photo taken from inside the car, window open in camouflage.
Les guêpiers européens arrivent en France avec le printemps
A plus d'une heure de la maison, j'aime aller les admirer chaque année : virevoltant, poursuivant les insectes (papillons, libellules, guêpes...), en spectacle amoureux avec des offrandes, puis nourrissant leurs petits, le spectacle est absolument magnifique ! Bien consciente de la fragilité de ces moments car leur source de nourriture diminue avec la raréfaction des insectes et cela est très alarmant !
Photo prise depuis l'interieur de la voiture ,fenêtre ouverte en tenue de camouflage .
France
Explore 42 ⭐ June 9, 2023