Went back to Hammonasset to look for the Lazuli Bunting. The sun was perfect for my camera, and I was hopeful for some great shots. Well, my expectations were more than met. I met up with Julian Hough who had located the bunting earlier, and invited me into the back seat of his car as we crept toward the feeding bird.
For the next 15 minutes, we had incredible views of this rarity, the first of its kind in Connecticut. Not only its buffy breast, but the wash of blue in its primaries and back jumped out in the sunshine.
It is clear from these pictures, that the female bunting is very different from the female Painted Bunting, with the clear breast and noticeable wing bars. Loved the time I had with this bird.
For the next 15 minutes, we had incredible views of this rarity, the first of its kind in Connecticut. Not only its buffy breast, but the wash of blue in its primaries and back jumped out in the sunshine.
It is clear from these pictures, that the female bunting is very different from the female Painted Bunting, with the clear breast and noticeable wing bars. Loved the time I had with this bird.
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