July 3, 2026

An Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyan) at the dripper, trying to stay cool, showing off his beautiful colors as he hangs on.

These Buntings are here in Virginia just for the breeding season. During that time they eat insects and spiders, along with berries, and small seeds. Concentrating mainly on protein rich insects and spiders.

As winter approaches they head south toward their wintering grounds which include southern Florida and central Mexico, and further south through the West Indies and Central America, and all the way to northern South America.

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