Painted Bunting Photo Gallery by Greg Lavaty at pbase.com

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Bryan Grafton		26-May-2018 18:17
I saw a male painted bunting take a bath in my bird bath here at one p.m.in Canyon Lake about two miles south of the dam.

Gilbert Blount		21-May-2018 05:47
I live in the Texas Hill Country, and my ultimate man cave is 100 acres located outside the little town of Burnet. The acreage contains a small stock tank, and I saw my first and only male painted bunting two days ago. I couldn't believe the coloration of this bird with his red chest and brilliant green back. He was busily feeding on something at the waters edge allowing me several minutes to observe. Mother Nature continues to amaze.

jtd		02-Apr-2018 16:47
I have Male painted bunting visiting backyard feeder- I find it difficult to see his colors unless it he is in certain lighting or I look through the camera lens or binoculars- Does anyone know why? Do the feathers reflect color differently? thanks (jtd52@aol.com)

Guest		20-Jan-2018 02:45
Painted buntings have been coming to my backyard for years. My neighbors have a very dense trumpet vine hedge where they nest/hide. I provide a mix of bird seeds and I get a mix of birds, mainly blue jays. When the feeding frenzy dies down and all is quiet the painted buntings come out. I have shallow clay saucers with water especially for them, being so tiny. I have seen a dozen at a time. They even came on the patio table to eat (feeders everywhere).

Guest		28-Jun-2017 00:27
We have one in our yard feeding on seeds in my weed garden. It's beautiful never seen it before. Cpooeras Cove, Tx

Guest		01-Jun-2017 22:13
Surf City, NC Have a pair of painted bunting at my feeder everyday since 5/10/17 love this bird so beautiful.

Guest		27-May-2015 01:27
I live in clyo georgia and I have a male painted bunting at my feeder. First time ever seeing one. BEAUTIFUL.

Guest		23-Apr-2015 16:26
We just had a a male Painted Bunting from through and it had the blue head yellowish back but it didn't have any red at all on its body. It only stayed a minute or so, probably going through, but I'll try for a photo if I see it again. Leslie Florida

Guest		11-Apr-2015 15:10
I live in Vero Beach, Fl. We have several pairs of painted buntings at our feeder all day long! They ar sooo beautiful!

Jeremy		22-Feb-2015 06:33
This morning, a whole flock of these guys (I assume migrating) appeared, eating berries off the tree in the yard next door. I had never seen these birds before. They all were green/yellow and grey, and the males had some blue on the heads. They were just wild for these berries - most birds around here avoid these berries; I've only really ever seen hummingbirds feeding during the flowering stage. Anyway, a few bumped into our windows, but they were okay. They finally got their fill a few hours later, and all took off together in a big flock. - Menlo Park, CA

Robin		07-Jul-2014 11:20
Have a male here at Caswell Beach, NC at our bird feeders. First saw June 15 this year. They come every summer. (As far as I know, I've seen only the same one several times. Never see more than one at a time) He is beautiful. I need to look more carefully for the female. Not as easily noticed amongst the natives.

Guest		05-Jul-2014 23:24
I have seen more painted buntings this summer than in the past. They are very active now eating seeds of wildflowers. Canadian, Oklahoma

Guest		28-May-2014 12:44
I had one at me feeder in St. George, SC. It was an absolutely beautiful bird.

Browning		25-May-2014 13:18
A pair found our fountain yesterday and treated their self to a nice bath. Our first visit from Painted Buntings. We were quite surprised. Might have been passing through but we hope they hang around. Georgous. Jack county TX

Russell		28-Apr-2014 01:43
Sunday 27th April 2014 before going to church in San Antonio, Texas we had these beautiful little visitors prance around our bird feeders for the first time. It was early morning when I first spotted two greenish birds that I didn't recognize and then all of a sudden there appeared the beautiful male, it was then I knew that these were Painted Buntings. It was only last week I had seen the beautiful Indigo Bunting and I thought I was lucky then, Gods creations are just so beautifully awesome.

Guest		27-Apr-2014 00:27
I have several pairs of painted buntings at my feeders for the last few days. St. Mary's,Ga. April 2014

Tiffany Baxley		26-Apr-2014 01:17
One showed up on my feeder today. So pretty.. Kyle TX

Guest		23-Jan-2014 22:58
I have three pairs of PB this year what a gift, I live in Orlando Florida .

Guest		08-Jan-2014 18:56
We have a pair of them this year too! I live in Lake Worth Flordia.

Barbara Cox		27-Dec-2013 15:17
Saw a pair yesterday (Dec 26) at back yard feeder and Japanese plum tree. Also saw male Dec 9. Southside Jax. Hadn't seen them since 1994. What a gift :-)

Guest		11-Oct-2013 17:57
We get Painted Buntings every year Oct. - April on our backyard feeders, We live in Hobe Sound, Florida Mike & Debbie

Melanie		13-Sep-2013 18:01
I made a comment November 25, 2004, "I would be blessed if GOD let this bird come to our home" (after seeing it in a "Country" magazine) NO LIE...not 10 min. later I had a male painted bunting. For Vero Beach, Florida these birds did not exist. Every year my numbers increase and I am blessed with the male/female indigo buntings. I love the R/T hummingbirds, sparrows, warblers, and goldfinches but my faithful buntings return year after year. By the time May rolls around my garden has no less than 25 indigo and painted buntings. I enjoyed 4 male rose breasted grosbeaks and 2 femlaes for about 4 years. I have not seen them since 2009. Such a sight and blessing.

Guest		29-Aug-2013 22:39
We have had a summer long resident and we are so excited and hoping they return next year. We love all of our birds but this handsome pair are so beautiful!

Patricia		29-Jul-2013 13:10
We are so happy to have had our first sighting ever of a male at our feeder last night. We're in Southwest Austin.

Debbie		26-Jul-2013 17:18
I have been seeing every year for the past 4 years at my house, here in Midlothian, Tx, the males and the females! It's always so exciting to see them come back each year! They are the prettiest bird, you'll ever see, I even have a photo of one that visited my feeder, soak and wet after a rain!

The Linn Family		22-Jul-2013 19:48
I have multiple males and females at my feeders first time this year. I have counted as many as 6 different males at one time! Beautiful!! We are in Liberty Hill, Tx.

John		02-Jul-2013 19:18
Have multiple male and female painted buntings at my feeder throughout the day. Cedar Hill, TX

Frank		26-Jun-2013 01:52
Some one in Lakehills Texas, while a pair of cardinal fought a blue bird trying to get to their nest.

Dennis		16-Jun-2013 15:33
While riding my bike on the west bank of the Arkansas River, Tulsa Ok. I saw a painted bunting. I'm 63 and this was the first one I"ve ever seen. Beautiful bird and a pleasant surprise. I hope I see it again.

Susan		04-Jun-2013 02:57
I have had a male Painted Bunting at my feeder multiple times a day starting at 7am to 8pm for 2 weeks now but I have yet to see a female. Could he be alone?

guest		19-May-2013 12:39
We have a nesting pair at our place in Kopperl, Texas. The male is absolutly gorgeous.

Gretchen		19-Apr-2013 03:40
Have a pair, first time ever absolutely stunning! CLERMONT,FL

birds		15-Apr-2013 15:25
we got male and females in Loxahatchee fl

vicky		15-Apr-2013 15:22
Loxahatcheefl area got alot of male and female

Miriam&jim		15-Mar-2013 21:21
We have seen a male and female painted bunting 3 days in a row at our feeder. We live in edgewater florida & It is our first sighting, sure do hope they decide to stay

KATIE swanson		03-Mar-2013 23:54
ONE OF THESE BIRDS WAS OUTSIDE MY WINDOW YESTERDAY. AT FIRST I SAW IT OUT OF THE CORNER OF MY EYE AND THOUGHT IT WAS A BUTTERFLY.. AFTER IT MOVED OT FROM BEHIND THE BUSHES I WAS IN AWE. AS I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE BEFORE.. IT STAYED HER FOR ABOUT 5 MINUITES' MY HOME IS IN PUNTA GORDA FLORIDA

Kay Guide		26-Feb-2013 01:46
Had a male Painted Bunting visit my feeder this morning!! First time I have ever seen one. I live in Northwest part of Vero Beach, Florida. I am hoping he comes back tomorrow morning. Such beautiful little birds.

Gail Spratley		22-Feb-2013 16:42
I saw a male yesterday early evening, just settling in for the night, roosting in a shrubby oak near Mead Gardens, Winter Park FL. Made my evening!

Mary Rampi		14-Feb-2013 22:26
I'm in Orlando and saw my first male painted bunting today!! Thrilling site...absolutely beautiful. He was in the bird bath for several minutes but not on the feeder. I'm hoping he returns for some better pictures.

Carol Glenwright		04-Feb-2013 01:17
Dazzled by sighting of one at Myrtle Beach (SC) while on holiday from Uk. Only macaws and parrots beat Pained Buntings

The Hertz Family		02-Jan-2013 23:35
We have been enjoying our painted buntings for many years. We have charted their arrival and departure dates for over 10 years. Amazingly they arrive and leave within the same 10 day time frame each year. We always look forward to their arrival! We live in Southeast Boynton Beach. We currently have 4-5 males and 6-8 females.

Kathy		03-Oct-2012 15:03
I see painted buntings every day on my bird feeder just outside my kitchen window in Jacksonville, FL. I only see one male at a time, but up to six females. They really go through the bird seed! I don't know if it's the same male each time or different ones. Am wondering why so many females and so few males. It has been this way for a few years. I live on a marsh of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Cindy		03-Aug-2012 14:16
I just saw one at my feeder in Keene, TX. Awesome!

N		22-Jul-2012 18:07
Think one of these birds were feeding at our feeder today. Beautiful. St. George SC

Guest		09-Jul-2012 18:57
We saw the male in Kerens,TX again yesterday and a female today! They are so beautiful. We hope they stay a while. They sure like our feeders and birdbath.

Doris		08-Jul-2012 13:22
We have both male and female on our feeders. They take turns flying in and scatter the seed all on the ground. Did not know they were grounnd feeders. What a beautiful sight. They have been here for around 2 years. Had never seen them before.

Guest		05-Jul-2012 03:20
saw a male today in Kerens,TX. We were amazed and are hoping to see him again and also looking to see a female as well.

Jan		02-Jun-2012 18:42
My Painted Bunting and lady are visiting Austin, Texas since early May 2012. We briefly saw two male buntings, but just this pair has stayed. We have witnessed more the last 2 years. This year, only the pair. The eat a mixed seed variety throughout the day and into the early evening. I live in SW Austin near the Lady Bird Wildflower Center where there is are great acreages of native habit. We love to watch God's gifts to our Mother Earth!

Bobbie		17-May-2012 19:16
We live in Ellis County and have a pair of Painted Buntings that are nesting in our telephone pole that a Woodpecker hollowed out. Beautiful birds!

JAN		15-May-2012 15:02
I LIVE IN RINCON,GA.I HAVE A PAINTED BUNTING COMING TO MY FEEDERS EVERY DAY .THEY ARE ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BIRDS ON THIS PLANET.

Joyce Altman		14-May-2012 20:21
I'm in Dripping Springs, Texas. Just saw our first male painted bunting at our feeder. What a beautiful sight! We've been seeing what we think is the female for several weeks.

Corkie		29-Apr-2012 13:57
We've been seeing the Painted Bunting and the Indigo Bunting (both male and female of both) for a couple of years now, we're in Central Florida. The last week or so though (April 28th) we've not seen any of the males. Everything I'm reading on line says that the female is the nest sitter. So we're a little bit worried about the welfare of the males. They nest close to the ground, which is unfortunate because we live in an area where there are feral cats and cats that get dumped in the area by cowards. I fear for our Bunting population.

Fifi		27-Apr-2012 01:23
We had one tonight. What a beautiful bird. I never thought I would see one in Southwest Florida. I hope he comes back tomorrow.

Lori		19-Apr-2012 00:11
I'm in Crystal River, just saw this bird at my feeder tonight, had to do an internet search to figure out what this beautiful bird was. It's very skittish, and very hungry, I have never seen one like it here.

Guest		14-Mar-2012 15:12
Hi ISLES OF CAPRI, FLORIDA! You are much further south than I am. I live in Lehigh Acres, Florida, about 45-50 miles to your north. I noticed these birds on my feeders a few weeks ago and am thrilled at my sighting. They seem to hang around the cardinals. I wish they were not so shy as I would love to get more pictures of them! Just beautiful!

Guest		28-Jan-2012 17:57
isles of capri,fla. My husband seen em' 1st. & came slinking up the stairs whispering in such great enthusiasm sherri come see whats @ the bird feeder its the most beautiful redbluegreenw/ayellow dot on his back.I made him say it twice ,it sounded like all one word.Relizing what his word (s) were I followed & was quite amazed. I've spent over 3 hrs. going thru Birds&Blooms mags. & my National Geo.Field Guide Birds of N.America,& finally found the little guy here!We love our families of Cardnils but this little man was a little rainbow w/ feathers!!!! We watched him till he left as quietly as he came....

virginia		15-Oct-2011 14:04
we were working on our ranch yesterday and i saw the prettiest smallbird in one of our large live oak trees. this was in gilette texas on the wilson,karnes county line.

Ray Swagerty		12-Sep-2011 18:49
To answer Alex and Cynthia from Oct. and Nov. 2010. For the best info. go to www.paintedbuntings.org. This is the Painted Bunting Observer Team out of the Univ. of NC at Wilmington. It will have all you want to know as you navigate the site. Yes, they have a banding project as well. They are deeply involved in the status/conservation of the "eastern population" in NC, SC, GA, and FL. I am one of their cadre of "citizen scientists." Join us! -Ray, Charleston, SC

Karen Brooks-Hodges		29-Aug-2011 20:47
We had about 5 of these in our sprinker yesterday. They had no blue or red but they were yellow with the lime green back. I think they were maybe juvinals? They were very shy and would fly as soon as I looked out the window to get a better look. They would get into the grass and play in the water. This is when I got my best looks. My husband has been feeding sunflower seeds for about 8 years all year and see this is also what they feed on. Looking forward to see one of them purdy boys. What a joy it brought to my day. Telferner, Texas

Guest		26-Aug-2011 19:23
C They have been coming everyday for two weeks. They play in the water. They take turns guarding. They come in groups of 6-8. Lake Jackson, Tex.

Guest		26-Aug-2011 19:23
C They have been coming everyday for two weeks. They play in the water. They take turns guarding. They come in groups of 6-8. Lake Jackson, Tex.

Guest		07-Aug-2011 21:25
We just added a birdbath and had one of these stopping to eat some seed at the feeder and drink at the birdbath. So beautiful! (Lakeway/Austin Tx).

Audrey		02-Aug-2011 00:10
We have had them coming for a week a so, drinking from the birdbath and feeding on birdseed every day! They have come in previous years but did not stay as long. Liberty Hill, Texas

Audrey		02-Aug-2011 00:10
We have had them coming for a week a so, drinking from the birdbath and feeding on birdseed every day! They have come in previous years but did not stay as long. Liberty Hill, Texas

Morland		30-Jul-2011 23:40
My wife saw one on our backyard feeder this afternoon. We are in Bent Creek subdivision Cedar Hill, TX. Hope to see more.

Bob		20-Jul-2011 03:55
My son & I saw a Painted Bunting this evening at our pond getting a drink & a quick bath. I've lived here for 40 years & this is the first time I have ever seen this bird around here. Very pretty & colorful. Ennis, TX.

John & Wynona		19-Jul-2011 21:44
Saw a male here in Tool, TX. Very pretty.

Alice		18-Jul-2011 16:04
We have had a painted bunting visit occasionally and then only at the bird bath for the past couple of years. This year I learned that they are ground feeders and we have seen him every day since we started ground feeding. Yesterday, we saw a female. What a treat! We are in Waco, TX

Guest		16-Jul-2011 01:18
Guest Saw my first painted bunting in my backyard today. Had to look up what type of bird it was. Looked to be young by size but I have never seen such a colorful bird in Texas. Wish we had more of them. Kaufman, Texas

Belinda		13-Jul-2011 13:39
My husband first noticed a very colorful small bird back in early June, I now see them all the time all over our yard. We live in Killeen Texas. I am not sure how many we have but they are very colorful.

Clare		23-Jun-2011 21:30
The birds at my house are all blue from head to tail & on the breast is red & futher down is white. Is this the painter bunting?

Kay		09-Jun-2011 18:10
Male Painting Bunting at feeder for a few days -took a few really beautiful photos of him. Have seen the female a few times also. May 2011, hope they return Mars Bluff South Carolina

Kay		09-Jun-2011 18:10
Male Painting Bunting at feeder for a few days -took a few really beautiful photos of him. Have seen the female a few times also. May 2011, hope they return Mars Bluff South Carolina

hookdon		05-Jun-2011 18:39
Oh,.also I live in Leander...central Texas...out in the beginning of the hill country ...Lots of trees and brush.

hookdon		05-Jun-2011 18:39
Oh,.also I live in Leander...central Texas...out in the beginning of the hill country ...Lots of trees and brush.

hookdon		05-Jun-2011 18:37
I had a male painted bunting 10+ times a day at my feeder for 3 weeks...then a second year male and a female showed up... now the male dissappeared and the second year male and female are the only ones that come..I have reflective windows were my feeder are...do you think that the male thought another was in his territory? or do the males sit eggs while females hunt? I wonder why I dont see the beautiful male anymore.

Dina		01-Jun-2011 20:43
Just saw this oh so pretty little bird in the bird bath not 20ft. from where I was sitting on the porch. Have never seen this bird before,soI came in and Googled for it. Turns out to be a male p.b. Am just outside Hillsboro here, and am hoping this is not just a passerby. Is too beautifull not to hope for a permanent addition to the neighborhood. Thanks for the photos and info. :)

Susan T		23-May-2011 15:49
Been seeing them here in North Central Arkansas for several years. Each Spring they show up. My home has mirrored windows, so the males attack them every morning at 6:15 sharp! Gets pretty annoying when you want to sleep in, but worth the trade off for a sight of such beauty!

Guest		23-May-2011 05:09
Saw my first ever painted bunting this afternoon! This is Tattnall County, Georgia between Collins and Cobbtown. He fed several times from 2 different feeders hanging on my back porch. Never did see a female. The bird feed is just an inexpensive mixed seed formula. I was so excited my family thought I had lost my mind!

Guest		20-May-2011 23:49
For several years we had two pair on our place along the San Gabriel River in Central Texas. It was disappointing that we didn't see them last year. Then today there he was! A single male, but I know he's not along. Can't wait to see who he brought with him. Can anybody tell me his favorite treat, I want to stock up.

Guest		17-May-2011 20:06
We just saw our first male painted bunting. He arrived at our feeder yesterday afternoon and returned for a while this morning early. We haven't spotted a female yet. We are in Southeastern Kansas.

Pat		17-May-2011 17:48
I have had a male painted bunting in my backyard going to my feeders for 3 days now, it is a beautiful bird. I live in central, tx.

Sandra		17-May-2011 13:12
The first Painted Bunting I ever saw was dead on the pavement and it was 25 years before I saw another one here in town in Refugio, Tx. Finally we have had one on our feeder. Does anyone know the fable about 'how the painted bunting got it's colors'?

Marsha		16-May-2011 00:40
I live in Wichita,Ks. and saw this beautiful bird one night in our back yard. He stayed for quite awhile, but I haven't seen it since. I had never seen one before and had no idea what it was until I saw your beautiful photos. I'm assuming it was maybe just migrating through?? Marsha

eleanor		11-May-2011 01:28
we have been seeing a female painted bunting at our feeder for two days now but have not seen a male...hoping to see the male...wondering if they are just migrating and passing through...hopefully they will stay for awhile here at the beach in St. Augustine, Florida.

Myra		11-May-2011 00:38
I live right out of Savannah Ga area and this is my second year of having the painted buntings. Male and Females they are beautiful... I have a bird house in my back yard and last year I had blue birds lay eggs but this year it has got to be the Bunting... I've had a hard time seeing the mama up close because I put the house away from the feeder so other birds don't disturb it. anyways got a look at the eggs and the nest up close and the eggs are white with brownish speckles and the bird from afar looks like the female bunting... the nest is so neat it is completely differnt from the blue birds last year. this one is completly around the inside of the house and tunnels down. all differnt kinds of weeds and grass.

Kim		09-May-2011 21:52
Bamberg, South Carolina

Kim		09-May-2011 21:51
I saw 2 males and one female. So far, they have been coming back to my feeders every day for about a week. They are beautiful!

vicki		08-May-2011 03:48
I saw my first one, by the time I got my camera he was gone and never returned maybe tomorrow he'll be back. I hope, he was by far the prettiest bird i've seen this year. Vicki- Spring Branch, Tx :D

Arlene Ryan		07-May-2011 18:32
I just saw a male Painted Bunting feed under our feeders. I only saw one but maybe he will bring his family over. We are in Knippa Texas. Thank you this data and photos.

Lori S		02-May-2011 19:45
A flock of females and one male Painted Buntings at my feeder today. Had to look and look for what kind of birds females were, until I saw this page. Really neat being on the flyway. This is the first year I've seen them here in San Antonio.

guest		02-May-2011 15:18
We have seen our first male and female painted buntings since April 24,2011 in our backyard in Helotes, TX . We have enjoyed these beautiful birds for the last 5 years at our feeders.

Teresa		29-Apr-2011 18:01
I live in Wichita Falls. I had never seen a painted bunting before. It perched near me on the patio and I memorized its features. When it left I rushed to my Texas Bird Book to find out what it was. It was so beautiful!

mar-g		28-Apr-2011 17:08
unfortunaely, the first time i got to see one of these beautiful birds is by finding him laying in front of my glass door yesterday. i never knew such pretty bird existed. Mesquite, TX

Cathy		26-Apr-2011 15:53
My husband and I own the Hummer House near Christoval, Texas. Last year we banded about 600 painted buntings. This year migration seems to be a bit early and we already are seeing 10 - 12 at one time in our back yard.

Betty		25-Apr-2011 13:32
We had a weekend place near Wimberley and we had a pair that came to our feeder every summer. We live on a ranch near Sonora, Texas, now and currently have seen 3 males and, we think, several females, at the feeder, within the last few days.

Guest		23-Apr-2011 01:14
We've had a painted bunting on our mulberry tree for two days now, the first I've ever seen. We are near downtown Dallas. One guest mentioned they come during droughts, and we are in an unusually dry spring.

Guest		21-Apr-2011 15:05
Saw my first painted bunting today. It was a male. He flew into our glass doors where I work and was stunned for a few minutes. He sat on our door mat long enough for us to get a good look at him. Beautiful. We are in Schulenburg, Tx.

Zoe		19-Apr-2011 00:11
Today I saw my first painted bunting. I have seen the blue, but never the painted. He is beautiful. Hope he stays around my feeder. I am in Augusta, Ga.

Jackie Albarado		16-Apr-2011 12:42
I saw my first painted bunting eatin below my feeder along with indigo buntings and cardinals. I took several pictures they are beautiful. I live in Carencro Louisiana thatis 6 miles north of Lafayette. the date was 4-15 -11

Lis		15-Apr-2011 19:31
a pair eat from out bird feeder daily along with a cardinal pair. :0) love em!

Guest		13-Apr-2011 16:14
We have two females and a male nesting near our backyard and coming to our feeder in West Indian River County, Vero Beach, Fl.

Ardeen		03-Apr-2011 12:04
We have a pair feeding in our yard daily , believe they have a nest in the wood next to us, what a privelege, and a thrill everytime I see them (Palm Bay, FL

Prissy		19-Mar-2011 19:14
We had our first sitting of the painted bunting in 2009 - 2010. This is our second season to see the painted bunting starting in November of 2010 thru March of 2011. We had two males and 1 female. We live in Auburndale, Fl. Wish we had more.

pj in Plant City		17-Feb-2011 20:36
I saw my first ever painted bunting today. Male landed on our feeder for just a few minutes in Plant City, Florida. We are just 20 miles east of Tampa. I grew up in this area and have never seen one before. Hope it is not the last.

Karen Wall		19-Jan-2011 19:13
I have been feeding more than 8-10 painted buntings since 2009. They arrived in oct and came to my two feeders through around March. Several beautiful Males, and the females. They came back Oct. 2010 and are still feeding at this time. I sit in my pergola every aft. They like to hide in the confederate jasmine vine. I sit to drink a glass of wine and watch them feed and bathe in my bird bath. They are very quick,they feed more than twice a day. There are only a few weeks left to enjoy them. I live in Plantation, Florida.

Diane		26-Dec-2010 22:54
We had the great gift a bright beautiful male painted bunting at our feeder twice today. I am so excited the photos posted are great but this one was so striking the yellow on the back was pure and brighter than in these photos.

Zach		15-Dec-2010 17:53
every year in mid. December, florida south of tampa bay , the painted buntings arrive at the feeders.

alex		12-Nov-2010 02:23
what organziations tag painted bunting?

cynthia		17-Oct-2010 12:43
I would like to find out more information about these beautiful birds. Our males and females have been coming for 3 years to our feeder and bath. I saw the first one, a male, two days ago and then several females. We are in Port St Lucie, Florida, just north of West Palm Beach. They show up here in the fall and leave in the late spring. Are they the same birds each year? What does the nest look like. They just bring us such joy, but they are very edgy, especially the males.

Elizabeth		09-Sep-2010 21:56
i have seen a painted bunting on the road!they are pretty birds!i wish i could see it again.....ELIZABETH PAPELL (9/9/2010)

Natalie		09-Sep-2010 21:54
i have seen a painted bunting on the road!they are pretty birds!i wish i could see it again.....ELIZABETH PAPELL (9/9/2010)

Patt		31-Jul-2010 22:35
The PBs came in late this year in Buda, but they seem to be hanging around. I just noticed a female going after either the seeds on the wild sunflower or the bugs around it!

guest		23-Jul-2010 02:51
I saw my first painted bunting almost 40 years ago at Lake Buchanan, Texas. I called a very wise 80 year old lady I knew and told her a bird the color of a parrot was in the yard.. She told me it was a painted bunting...and they only come into the middle of the state during a drought.. that was 40 years ago, and I have only seen them 5 different years..we are west of Austin 50 miles..

guest		21-Jul-2010 15:39
iv been seeing a male in our yard for several weeks now its very pretty!

Guest		14-Jul-2010 17:15
I saw my first painted bunting 2 days ago at my feeder. This is a really beautiful bird. I live in Paradise TX, northwest of Fort Worth

bob thomas		11-Jul-2010 22:56
my name is bob thomas,icarve full feather birds, the painting bunting feathers are a little differant than other birds . would like a large detail blow up if you have one.i live in elgin tx,

Julia Gwin		27-Jun-2010 12:53
I live in Avery Ranch in Austin, Texas very near where the last commenter is located. I have seen a male and female painted bunting in my yard in the past few weeks. I am on the edge of development adjacent to pasture land.

Guest		22-Jun-2010 16:18
I work at Rainbow Play Systems off 620 in Austin Tx and I just saw a pair of Painted Buntings. One landed right outside my door on the top of the trampoline enclosure and sat there for a few minutes before flying over to her partner to play in the pea gravel under one of the play systems. SOOOO Pretty!

Kate		14-Jun-2010 19:19
We have a nesting pair in Athens Texas. Beautiful birds. They were here last summer but we didn't know what they were.

Kate		14-Jun-2010 19:14
We have a nesting pair. Beautiful birds.

Ken		08-Jun-2010 14:29
Saw my first Painted Bunting at our feeder near Waxahachie TX. Beautiful bird and such bright colors. Thanks for the site. It really makes it easy to do ID's.

Guest		07-Jun-2010 18:42
Joyce, Dripping Springs, Tx. June 7, 2010 at 1:30pm I just saw our first painted bunting of the year. They are late this year, it seems. rockinga46@verizon.net

Janet		06-Jun-2010 06:34
I have one that has been here about 3 weeks now. Also a red headed one with the main color the color of the tail of the ones shown here. Is that a female? Huntsville, TX

jj		04-Jun-2010 00:56
Austin, TX (Bull Creek area) - first sighting ever of a male Painted Bunting in our improvised feeder / bowl with sunflower seeds, cracked corn, and general bird seed. It hung out for about 20 minutes....this is an exceptional bird.

Jennifer		31-May-2010 16:36
We just had our first painted bunting on our feeder here in Georgetown TX. Now I'm trying to find pictures of their nest and eggs. I have found an eggs and would like to compare it to photos of the buntings egg. Jennifer

Kathleen		18-May-2010 20:00
I had a single painted bunting at my feeders last year. He only stayed for a few seconds, but I saw him on several different days. Yesterday, I had another one at my suet feeder. This one stayed for at least 30 minutes. He really seemed to enjoy the suet!! I live in Central AR.

Lisa		16-May-2010 14:05
Hi, I live in Cope, SC. We have lived here since 03/2000. We have Painted Buntings and Indigo Buntings every year. The DNR was here a couple of yrs ago to tag them, don't know if they were successful or not, wish they would notify me. The birds are so beautiful. A few years I noticed a very unusual looking bird nest in a Bradford Pear tree in my front yard, never could catch a glance of the bird using it, well Lord low-n-behold I noticed the same type of nest just yesterday (5/15/10) in a Crab Apple tree in my front yard and its a Painted Bunting! Thanks for beautiful pics!

Kim		12-May-2010 02:20
I have never seen this bird before and I am so thrilled to have one at my feeder! My mom is so jealous as she is a bird lover and doesn't have any painted buntings only the blue! I live in southwest Arkansas.

Guest		11-May-2010 15:40
I just saw a pair (m/f) of Painted Buntings. Beautiful birds!! I've had Indigo Buntings for the past several days, as well. I hope they stay around!! Thank you for the beautiful pictures! Kim in Adair, Oklahoma.

Guest		08-May-2010 14:58
I am so excited. Saw my very first painted bunting yesterday and he was back today, what a beautiful bird. Live in SE Kansas.

Lew		03-May-2010 14:45
Hi, I live in Summerville, SC. Last year we had a painted bunting visit our bird feeder and it appeared he had a nest in the thicket. Saw him for a couple of months. This year another male and female have shown up and visit daily our feeder. Thwy always dissaper into the same thicket area as last year.

Kathleen		03-May-2010 00:11
I live in McKinney, TX, just north of Dallas. I first saw a Painted Bunting last summer in my back yard. He was only there one day and I never saw him again. Well, this year I spotted one yesterday at my backyard feeder and he came back again today! I hope he plans on sticking around this summer.

Joyce		02-May-2010 19:31
I found a painted bunting dead by a flower pot under a window. Sometimes birds fly into our large windows. I have seen one on a couple of occasions at the hummingbird feeder in years past. We live in far SE Oklahoma, about 16 miles from the Red River.

Kathy Leatherwood		30-Apr-2010 01:49
My husband and I saw this beautiful bird for the first time this past weekend. We live in Terrell, Tx. I hope he comes back.

Hugh Baldwin		26-Apr-2010 22:55
my wife found the Painted Bunting in our hot house we live just east of the Dallas area about 30 miles. we have seen some pretty birds out here, but i think that this is the prettiest one. thanks for this web site.

Guest		23-Apr-2010 13:05
My husband and I saw this beautiful bird on our front porch and when I looked it up discovered it was a painted bunting. This was on 4/22/10 in Columbus, Texas.Barbara

victoria		22-Apr-2010 14:14
I was so happy to see a beautiful male in my feeder yesturday and he came back this morning. I could just stare at him forever. I live in orlando in the Belle Isle area.

Marty		30-Mar-2010 16:09
I have several pairs of buntings wintering in my garden in Boca Raton, Florida. Thanks for the great pictures. They are too fst for my photographic skills!

Sher		21-Mar-2010 17:42
Lots of male & female cardinals in our feeder but last few weeks, tiny nondescript grey-brown birds (thin, small body with long beak & pointed peak on head) have been lighting for a second, taking a seed & flying away immediately, only to return seconds later for another seed. This is in Orlando, FL, near downtown in woodsy area. Any ideas what they are?

Terri		17-Mar-2010 15:49
For the past 3 weeks I have had 4 pairs of painted buntings eating from my feeder daily. Port St. Lucie, FL

John		10-Mar-2010 03:37
I just started with 2 bird feeders in our wooded back yard this winter in Titusville Florida. This little green bird showed up with the Cardinals in the feeder. I looked online & it seemed to be a female Painted Bunting. Thinking that the male might not be far behind I was watching everyday. Now today he showed up and was in the feeder with a male Cardinal. What a beautiful bird! I got lots of pictures today. Thanks for your great site and pictures.

Brad		04-Mar-2010 23:00
I was looking out of my window and one of these georgeous creatures landed right in front of me in a little tree. It was unbelieveably beautiful. I described it to my brother in law and he opened a bird book and there it was. A painted bunting. And I must say, the one I saw waas much prettier than any I can find in a picture. I live in New Orleans.

Rosemary		16-Feb-2010 21:12
We have had a male and his harem coming to our backyard feeder (in Winter Haven, FL) since early January. I have been a birdwatcher for years, but this is my first PB sighting. I guess they are wintering here, because we see them every day.

nancy		15-Feb-2010 16:47
Greg, I live in Palm Bay ,Florida and was thrilled to see this bird (both male and female ) at my feeder over the last two week... how beautiful!!!!!

Becky Lewey		10-Jan-2010 17:55
My husband and I live in Spring Branch, TX just South of Blanco neal Canyon Lake. Our first year here we moved in the Summer in August. The following year we noticed these awesome birds and went out and bought a bird book. Found out that we were the proud watchers of a Mr. and Mrs. Bunting. The come and visit every year from April and leave in August. They are truly some of God's amazing creatures and I've taken my fair share of photos also but have found it very time consuming. They are very tricky/spooky. We love them!

Gayle MacLean		22-Sep-2009 19:58
Hi Greg, I live in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Last Fall there was a male Painted Bunting that survived in a backyard on our street from the end of November until a blizzard on New Years Day. After that it was never seen again. A number of people from the Nova Scotia Bird Society and NS Museum Of Natural History & Dalhousie University were able to see & photograph this breathtaking creature. Today I found, what appears to be a dead female Painted Bunting. Waiting for varification, after photographing it. It probably isn't (I couldn't be that lucky!)but it sure looks like your examples here.

C.Palmer		19-Sep-2009 23:51
We saw many of this bird in ou bird bath around 5:30 p m. today. It was thrilling ! Some had a bright orange breast, some had bright yellow breast. We live in Nassau Bay, Texas

Rich Hobart		30-Jul-2009 16:11
I saw this bird in my flower garden July 29th southwest of Waxhachie, TX. I had no idea what it was but finally found your sight with all the pictures.

Jamie		29-Jul-2009 16:06
I had a male Painted Bunting in my yard all day on July 24. I'm sorry that I didn't take the time to photograph him myself, but I'm really enjoying your pictures, Greg. Thanks! I live in Katy, TX.

sydnee stanley		27-Jul-2009 17:34
hi agian its me sydnee, I live in a place that has lots of briar patches!(go figure!) There are also alot of trees! I have this bird whatchers book that says "The Painted Buntings habitats are : BRUSHY TANGLES, HEDGEOWS, BRIAR PATCHES, WOODLAND EDGES,AND SWAMPYTHICKETS."It also says The Painted Bunting lays 3 or 4 white eggs marked whit reddishbrown dots in a cup of wooven grass stems, rootlets, and bark strips, lined with moss and hair, placed near the ground in the fork of a bush or small tree."Thats alot isin't it? Thats all i have to say so goodbye!

sydnee		27-Jul-2009 17:04
I live in Briar,TX (which is north of Azle) and I have seen many Painted Buntings both male and female around here lately! Me and my grandma love these pictures! When I showed my grandma these pictures she told me that we need to show my great grandma A.S.A.P:)! My grandma and her mom are bird whatchers so I know alot about birds at pretty young age! I'm only 9! well you have done a great job on your work greg!!I will keep on watching for these magnificent birds!

Janet		25-Jul-2009 00:04
I just saw 2 of these beautiful birds at the feeder this afternoon in Victoria, Texas. Thank you for your site! Beautiful pics of birds!

Karen Oestmann		21-Jul-2009 19:29
This beautiful little fellow comes and eats grasshoppers in my yard when I turn on the sprinkler. Very charming. I am 10 miles west of Crockett, TX.

Angela Simpson		15-Jul-2009 01:32
I just saw this beautiful little creature on a limb in my backyard. I came inside to find out what it was and was lucky enough to hit on your website within minutes. I am very surprised that this is a local native. It appeared very exotic.

Guest		14-Jul-2009 01:36
Thank you for this helpful site, my husband and I saw a painted bunting in our bird bath today, very exciteing it was our first time to ever see such a beautiful bird in the wild. We live in Chireno, Texas about 20 miles east of Nacogdoches. Thanks again for your wonderful site.

Guest		10-Jul-2009 19:07
We have the painted bunting back again after about two months of not seeing it. We are so excited that it came back to our feeder. We also saw a summer tanager a few weeks ago that we have never seen in this area before. He was after a yellow-jacket nest on our front porch. Dripping Springs, Tx. Joyce

aslan50mac		10-Jul-2009 01:05
I think I saw one of these in my back yard in Leominster, MA, I have never seen anything like this before, we had just put out a lot of bird seed. Is it possible it was in New England, It looked like a Cardinal but with a blue head.

Barth		07-Jul-2009 18:38
wow i was at my 80 acres i bought last year, i was pumping water into a pond i built for the wildlife, and i was just about ready to leave and i saw this bird fly down to get a drink, my first thought was wow it looked like some exotic bird, but i didnt know what kind, it was beautiful, so as soon as i got home i typed oklahoma birds and went throught the list and when i seen painted bunting i knew that was it a male, i was like so excited, then that evening i saw a baby fawn, i live near the panhandle of oklahoma, im hopeing to see him again maybe one of the females, i am gonna put up my trail cams maybe i can get a picture they are so cool looking thanks

John		05-Jul-2009 23:42
I saw one of these birds in my friends backyard 5 mi south of Waxahachie, Tx June 30th , very colorful and pretty.

Guest		28-Jun-2009 02:14
I saw a male painted bunting this afternoon on an agarita bush in Wimberley, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country. I thought it was some kind of a parrot until I got my binocs and looked at it up close. Incredible sight!

James Jonas		23-Jun-2009 16:21
Just started birdwatching. I saw this beautiful bird at the water trough and was just amazed! I immediately found him in my Texas bird book. We live west of San Antonio, TX in Rio Medina, foothills of the Texas Hill Country.

sunnydaz		15-Jun-2009 02:17
A male painted bunting came to my birdbath around 5 PM today. I have lived in this house in Rockville, Maryland for 24 years and today was the first time I have ever seen this astonishing creature!

sunnydaz		15-Jun-2009 02:17
A male painted bunting came to my birdbath around 5 PM today. I have lived in this house in Rockville, Maryland for 24 years and today was the first time I have ever seen this astonishing creature!

Tamara Trummer		12-Jun-2009 16:41
I have this lovely little guy visiting me every morning in my courtyard (in San Antonio), and trying to come in through the plate glass window! He is so beautiful -- I've never seen such vivid colors on other than a parrot! I live in a wooded area north of town and he hangs out around the fountain in the courtyard. Nice to see the photos and know how rare this visitation is! Next, I have to try and get a photo...

Guest		06-Jun-2009 17:36
Sam & Tommi Brice I love the pictures. We live in St. Matthews, SC (near Columbia), and have been blessed with a pair of these buntings for the last two years. Last week, I saw two sparrows chase the male away from the feeder and into a dense bush. They made quite a racket!!

Guest		02-Jun-2009 03:15
I have been watching a male and female Painted Bunting for the past month. Every afternoon I waited for them to come get water from my pool. Today I went to the poolhouse and found both dead on the porch. I think they flew into the window. I will miss those gorgous birds It made me so sad. I live in Stephenville Tex.

Fran		28-May-2009 03:56
Been seeing the females and did not know what bird it was until today when I saw one with the male. He was beautiful deep red, bright blue, and brilliant green. What lovely birds. I have a 160 acres of raw nature in North Central Texas and I welcome these lovely creatures. Your pics are awesome. Thanks for giving us means of identifying these beauties.

Niki		25-May-2009 15:20
We spotted our first pair for the season (Lone Grove, Oklahoma, 90 miles north of Dallas, TX). Needless to say, I'm glued to the window.trying to get a photo. I did capture the female but he is very illusive. Thanks for your lovely photos; they are stunning!

Vi		25-May-2009 02:44
We've been seeing them in central Arkansas for about a month now and had a frightful experience last week. I saw the male fluttering around my Mahonia shrubs right by the back door. Later my husband came out the door and the male flew away but he saw the female on the ground, unable to fly. I still had my garden gloves on and was able to whisk her up before our lab (Lizzy) made off with her. Hubby held the dog while I carried her to a holly bush out of their site and sat her there. I think she made it, I check the bush later and no sign of her. I think the male was actually trying to draw us off with his fluttering the way they do with their young. Anyway I still see a pair every few days and I'd like to believe it's the same couple. Love those painted buntings.

Vi		25-May-2009 02:42
We've been seeing them in central Arkansas for about a month now and had a frightful experience last week. I saw the male fluttering around my Mahonia shrubs right by the back door. Later my husband came out the door and the male flew away but he saw the female on the ground, unable to fly. I still had my garden gloves on and was able to whisk her up before our lab (Lizzy) made off with her. Hubby held the dog while I carried her to a holly bush out of their site and sat her there. I think she made it, I check the bush later and no sign of her. I think the male was actually trying to draw us off with his fluttering the way they do with their young. Anyway I still see a pair every few days and I'd like to believe it's the same couple. Love those painted buntings.

Angela		19-May-2009 22:00
Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a very brightly coloured greenish-yellowish bird this afternoon in our backyard, the size of a small sparrow. It was so vibrantly coloured, I did a double-take, wondering what local bird it could be. It sat very briefly on a middle-laying branch of our tree before it flitted away, almost flying into the window. After a quick Internet search, my daughter and I are fairly certain what we saw was a female painted bunting. How exciting to see such a lovely, (and rare) bird in Calgary! They are quite rare this far north I understand. Thanks for the gorgeous photos.

Kathryn		18-May-2009 15:26
We saw a painted bunting in East Texas, at Lake Richland Chambers, on Sunday afternoon. It was having fun in a rain puddle. I have never seen one before and was glad to find this site to identify it.

Guest		14-May-2009 20:50
I have one of these in my backyard, Georgetown SC. Thanks so much for the photos- have been trying to ID since we saw it yesterday. He is beautiful. I hope he stays around.

Guest		11-May-2009 18:49
I have been seeing this bird in my backyard for several months now and have been wondering what it was. I finally found this thread, and now I know! A Painted Bunting! This is such a gorgeous bird. Today we have three of these and two Indigo Buntings in our backyard. We live in DeKalb, TX (northeast corner). I had never saw these before this year. What a blessing to see them now!

Teresa		08-May-2009 18:09
I live in Santa Clarita, CA, and was very surprised to see such colorful birds in my backyard, i thought it'd be an exotic bird from South America. Now, thanks for all these pictures, I see it's a Painted Bunting. We (family) spotted them several times this week (first week of May) - both the colorful and the yellow version. They were not very shy birds, and came to our water fountain even when we and our dogs were around. We were very excited to see and hear them! Can't wait to see the babies...

MArk		08-May-2009 04:06
I saw a male Painted Bunting today May 7, 2009 while working on our farm about 2 miles south of Whitesboro, Texas. He was in a wooded, brushy area along a creek that is normally dry but had running water from a recent rain. I came across your wonderful website while researching the type of bird.

Guest		07-May-2009 02:01
This is my third year to have pairs of Painted Buntings at my feeder. We live in the Hill Country between Bandera and Hondo. I have counted as many as 6 pairs with 2 or 3 extra males hanging around. It is truely amazing to watch 9 male buntings fight over my feeder while I wash the dishes! I also saw my first male Indigo Bunting today.

Carole Ann		05-May-2009 16:14
We live in Kessler Park (North Oak Cliff) just a few miles from Downtown Dallas and we had a pair of painted buntings in our backyard around 9 a.m. May 5th. They were less than 20 feet from me. I was sitting having coffee. The male was exploring around the edge of a small sidewalk while the female was sitting on a metal flower screen 2 feet away. What a wonderful gift to be so close to these beautifu - l colorful birds. I believe I had seen the female two previous times but was unable to identify her. EASY TO I D THE MALE! BILL & CAROLE ANN

mauracastle		05-May-2009 14:16
Sadly, I happened upon your magnificent gallery while I was trying to identify a bird that flew into a window at work. I was able to verify what I had suspected; it was a female painted bunting. Still, I'm very happy to have found your gallery(ies). The photos are great and quite helpful for identifying birds. Thanks!

Guest		05-May-2009 03:39
Hey, There! I have 4 males and 3 females at my feeders here at the Ranch in Bosque Co., Texas. What a treat as, I have never before seen these wonderful birds! Know of any reason why they showed up? I've been here at the Ranch for 30+ years and have never seen these beautiful birds. Thanks- Sarita

Wendy		04-May-2009 15:14
We had a female painted bunting at our bird feeder in Bastrop, TX on May 3. Haven't seen a male yet, however.

Jeff		04-May-2009 14:05
I live in Muenster, TX and had 3 males at my feeder this morning. I have been feeding birds all year for many years and didn't know such a beautiful bird existed in Texas. I saw a male the first time just a few days ago and thought it was a large finch until my wife looked it up this morning.

Ray Vicki		03-May-2009 23:59
We live in Parker County just outside of Weatherford, Tx. This is our third year to have painted buntings. Two days ago we saw three indigo buntings for the first time ever. They were beautiful! Isn't nature amazing...

Poage		03-May-2009 21:10
We live in Midlothian, Texas and have enjoyed watching the birds at our feeder. Today we saw a Painted Bunting....wow what a spectacular bird sighting.

Cress		03-May-2009 10:15
Thanks for sharing. Ann and I have enjoyed Painted Buntings here at our Blanco River houseoutside of Wimberley. Texas the last few days. We had Indigo Buntings two weeks ago.

guest		03-May-2009 00:04
We saw a Painted Bunting male for the first time at our feeder today 5/1/09. He was feeding with the Cardinals. Beautiful bird! Love the pictures! Thank you for sharing! Donna in Burleson Texas.

Guest		02-May-2009 02:25
Joyce and Spencer We live in Dripping Springs, Tx. We saw our first painted bunting here on April 28, 2009 on our feeder.

Joyce		01-May-2009 23:50
Really wonderful photos. Thank you for sharing. You're not going to believe this, but I have had a Painted Bunting at my feeders for the last couple of weeks. And I live in Salt Lake City, Utah! Right in the city. I reported it as a rare bird siting, and now there is some controversy about whether it is a wild bird or one who escaped a cage. Apparently they are sold as caged birds in Mexico. What a shame. Still, either way, I am thrilled and privileged to see him, and if he was caged, I'm glad he is free now.

Maryann & Steven		01-May-2009 00:26
My husband and I were sitting on our back patio and behold the most colorful bird we ever saw! We had no idea what kind of bird it was so we looked it up and found it to be a Painted Bunting. We live in Cedar Hill Texas and are really excited to see a beautiful bird like that.

Billie		30-Apr-2009 15:14
I saw my first painted bunting APril 25, 2009! It was a male, feeding on the ground with some other birds. He hopped around by himself and then suddenly turned around in a defensive move at the other birds. I live west of Quitman, Texas in a rural area. I loved seeing your photographs very much.

Steve & Pat Terry		30-Apr-2009 00:14
We saw four of these beautiful painted buntings for the first time today 4-29-09 in Hillsboro, Texas close to Carl's Corner. We've been bird watching here for over 17 yeasr and this was our first sighting.

Alexandra		29-Apr-2009 23:10
Beth, Painted Buntings are common in the south central US, Mexico and Latin America. The males have all of the bright colors and the females are grey-ish green. Although the painted bunting females have more green than other buntings.

Beth Harrison		29-Apr-2009 01:22
I saw a painted bunting today 4-28-09. It was very exciting ! I live in Granbury Tx . So beautiful ! I had changed from just sunflower seeds to a wild bird mix yesterday, and there they were this morning ! Very beautiful. Are the males and females the same colors ? Are they common in his area? Beth

Guest		28-Apr-2009 21:42
Don Saunders We had a pair of Painted Buttings at our feeder on April 27, 2009 in Castle Hills, San Antonio, Texas. What a beautiful bird.

Mary Ann Sands		28-Apr-2009 20:29
We saw our first painted bunting yesterday , 4/27/09 here in San Antonio, Texas certaily was a beautiful bird - have never seenone before.

Beth Harrison		28-Apr-2009 15:15
I saw a painted bunting today 4-28-09. It was very exciting ! I live in Granbury Tx . So beautiful ! I had changed from just sunflower seeds to a wild bird mix yesterday, and there they were this morning ! Very beautiful. Are the males and females the same colors ? Are they common in his area? Beth

Ginette		28-Apr-2009 12:40
I saw my first Painted Bunting yesterday Monday April 27th, feeding on my porch. I live in Lago Vista Texas (Austin area). This is the most colorful, magnificent bird I have seen so far! I will be glued to my windows from now on.......Love your site!

Barbara		27-Apr-2009 19:25
I live in Sunrise Beach, Texas, and saw my first male Painted Bunting, Sunday, April 29, 2009. He was in my backyard. Very beautiful.

Linda		27-Apr-2009 17:22
We live in Edmond, Oklahoma and have a wooded area behind our home with lots of birds. We saw the male painted bunting, the female and their babies for the first time last summer. He is back this year, and we saw him for the first time this weekend. We are so excited!

Colleen Oakes		27-Apr-2009 16:50
Tom & Colleen - we live in Kingsland, TX on the Llano River and have seen the Painted Bunting for the first time this year. We have spotted two males late last week and are still seeing this today. Having seen any female so far, but they are harder to spot. Great Photos.

Shiloh		27-Apr-2009 15:42
Jan & Bob We live in Bastrop Texas. This is our fourth year to enjoy these beautiful birds. We saw only the male the first year because we didn't know what to look for in the female. Last year, we had two sets. We have spotted the male already this year. These birds are such a pleasure to have at your feeders. Thanks for the photo gallery.

Michelle Small		27-Apr-2009 03:21
This is a beautiful gallery for a beautiful bird! V!!

Doug and Dana Martin		27-Apr-2009 00:29
Sorry I forgot to tell you we live in Willis Texas.

Doug and Dana Martin		27-Apr-2009 00:27
We just saw our first Painted Bunting this afternoon. What a little Easter Egg in the grass.

Linda		26-Apr-2009 00:14
Spectacular! I saw my first male painted bunting this afternoon at my bird feeder in Lampasas Texas. The colors are mesmerizing!! What an awesome sight....made my day. I have never seen a wild bird so colorful......I thought it came from Mexico!

Sam and Cindy		25-Apr-2009 16:17
Wow. They are beautiful. We live just outside of Helotes, TX (in the Hill Country), and just had one at our bird feeder (sunflower seeds). Absolutely gorgeous, bright colors. My eyesight is getting bad, and just saw the bright red/orange breast, and assumed it was a cardinal. My wife (better eyesight) said it was too small, so we crept closer and thought it was someone's escaped finch. Thanks for the wonderful photos.

Dave		25-Apr-2009 14:32
We live at Fort Hood Texas I have seen 4 Painted Buntings and 6 Indigo Buntings at our feeders.

mopierce		24-Apr-2009 14:15
We live in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, TX and saw a male Painted Bunting early this morning feeding from our feeders. This is only the second time in many years that we were fortunate enough to see one. Beautiful bird! Your pictures are great!

Robbie		22-Apr-2009 21:57
I live off of Lake Palestine (about 24 miles SW of Tyler). We had a painted bunting last summer that came to our feeders. He is back again this year and as pretty as ever. But so far we have only seen the one.

Sue		22-Apr-2009 17:46
I live at Hilltop Lakes, TX, and we saw our first Painted Bunting last evening around six o'clock....nothing so far today, but they usually come late in the afternoon. We have several every year, for at least two weeks, that we really enjoy.

wanda		22-Apr-2009 15:49
I live in Troup, Texas and saw two painted bunting at my feeder. first time I have seen these birds at my feeder. 4-22-2009 Wanda

Guest		22-Apr-2009 13:48
Marty--I've been enjoying watching a male and female painted bunting at my feeder for the last week. I live in Orlando, Florida, and have never seen them here before.

Glenda		22-Apr-2009 00:22
Just saw my first Painted Bunting at my feeder just now - 7:15 pm - in the Oak Hill area of Austin TX. What a beautie! I think he and his sweetie may have a nest in my rafters. What a glorious bird! Can't wait to see more.

vickie		21-Apr-2009 17:58
I live in Red Level, Alabama. I seen my first painted bunting on 4-15-09 and didn"t know . I thought it was a blue bird and a cardinal on the feeder together. I was just taking pictures because I have all kind of birds in front yard. It was just luck.

Patty Eades		21-Apr-2009 12:58
We live at the Pawleys Island,Georgetown, SC area close to the coast, and our painted bunting is back about a week now, along with our humminbird. He's been here 5 or 6 summers . I have trouble identifying his wife. So far, we have only the one. But what a treat!!

Jim and Marty		20-Apr-2009 20:57
North of Bristow, Oklahoma. We had our first Painted Bunting ever at our Goldfinch feeder yesterday. He must have been hungry as he was there about 2 hours. We're hoping he stays and brought the rest of the family.

Janice		20-Apr-2009 13:04
I live in Austin TX and we have seen 3 male painted bunting simultaneously at our feeders, plus an indigo bunting occiasionaly. SUCH A TREAT

LKraft		19-Apr-2009 23:50
We are in Denton,TX and were privileged on Sunday, April 19 to see our first painted bunting. He was feeding on the ground and spent a lot of time at the feeder. Came back several times!!! WOW!!!;

Rita Arnett		19-Apr-2009 14:19
I live in Lake Worth, Florida and saw these small birds at my bird feeder .. didn't know what they were until my good friend and bird expert, Susan, sent me this info...what a thrill to have a male and 2 females provide me with entertainment as I sit and type on my computer!!! They're beautiful... Rita

Rita Arnett		18-Apr-2009 17:58
I live in Lake Worth, Florida and saw these small birds at my bird feeder .. didn't know what they were until my good friend and bird expert, Susan, sent me this info...what a thrill to have a male and 2 females provide me with entertainment as I sit and type on my computer!!! They're beautiful... Rita

Ginny		13-Apr-2009 17:28
We live in Orlando, FL and were thrilled to see our first painted bunting this past weekend at our bird feeder. What a nice Easter present!

Margo		10-Apr-2009 14:52
I live in Mandeville, Louisiana and was very excited to see my first painted bunting come to my feeder two days ago. He has been back several times since and I am just amazed at what a beutiful sight they are!

Anne		09-Apr-2009 23:41
I live in West Palm Bch, Fl and I saw my first painted bunting this spring. I was so excited and he stayed long enough to get he picture. He was very beautiful!

Rebecca		06-Apr-2009 17:53
Florida native, currently living in Winter Springs, FL - I have never seen a Painted Bunting until this week at my feeder! I am so excited every time he shows up. Occasionally his wife joins him. They don't touch down long enough to get a decent picture.

Guest		26-Mar-2009 11:38
We live in Fort Myers FL and have them all winter, coming to the bird feeders in our back yard. We back up to a wooded area. When we first saw them probably 6-7 years ago, we thought it was someone's pet bird that had gotten loose! Now we enjoy them and are always sad to see them leave, just in April or first part of May.

Guest		25-Mar-2009 03:04
I have never seen a Painted Bunting but I am doing a report on them for school and they are so pretty. Now I really hope I see one before I die. Hahaha. I am gonna have to start bird watching. I love birds! :)

Priscilla		16-Mar-2009 17:20
I live in Deerfield Beach, FL on the southeast coast. I have been watching two females (I looked them up in a birdwatcher's guide) just praying a male would show up. Just this weekend I had two females with a male at my feeders for the first time ever. What a sight! They are like jewels from the heavenly skies. I don't know how long they will stay or if they will ever come back once they leave but it has been a real blessing to actually see them in the wild. Thanks for the awesome pictures!

Guest		16-Mar-2009 13:20
Thank you for the beautiful pics! I have a couple that have been coming to the bird feeder in Orlando Fl. I thought they were maybe someone's escaped pet finches till I saw your photos.

Deborah		14-Mar-2009 03:46
I live in Naples,Florida and saw a Painted Bunting at my feeder about 2 weeks ago...today I saw his mate...although she wasn't as pretty, I was blessed to have them here!!!

Rex		26-Feb-2009 21:33
We live in Gainesville Florida. For about 3 years we have a family of Buntings stop by. They come to our feeder in the back yard. They are quite shy and edgy around people. We also feed a bunch of feral cats. The cats can't get the birds because the feeder is too high for them. The Buntings come in like clockwork between 10 and 11 AM. They also stop by in the afternoon but without regularity. They are aggressive toward other birds in that they will simply just take any spot they want on the feeder. We feel most fortunate to be able to see this magnificent bird every day. We know other 'birders' who have in 20 years never seen one. I take it as a blessing to be able to witness the extaordinary creatures so often

Diane		24-Jan-2009 03:21
I have never seen a Painted Bunting before, but I saw and male and female on my bird feeder today, they are beautiful and these pictures are beautiful. I live in southern Florida.

Nanette		26-Jul-2008 17:36
Spring Branch, TX (North of San Antonio) We've been feeding wild birds for years - this is our first year to have a Painted Bunting at our feeder.

Guest		22-Jul-2008 01:25
I also had never seen a Painted Bunting until I was out feeding the cardinals and saw the male and female bathing in the water. We live in Maxwell Texas.

Daralyn Wallace		02-Jul-2008 02:05
I forgot to say where we are located. We live near Wellborn, TX, which is just outside College Station. The date is July 1, 2008.

Daralyn Wallace		02-Jul-2008 02:03
I saw my very first Painted Bunting tonight on one of the bird feeders in our backyard. As I had never seen one, I had no idea what it was. So I got on the Internet to look, and finally found photos of it at this web site. What a beautiful bird!

Brent Brentzel		01-Jul-2008 05:55
I've been bird watching all my life and had never seen a painted bunting. Until Sunday, my 49th birthday. Didn't see him all, but he was in the sunshine. What a great birthday present!

Dana		20-Jun-2008 03:45
We live on two acres here in Crowley Texas. This evening I saw my first Painted Bunting at my bird bath. He was enjoying himself, bathing away. What a beautiful bird. I have been feeding birds for years at my feeder along with the water and never have seen one. It was exciting to see such a bird. The pictures seen here are beautiful.

guest		13-Jun-2008 20:34
I just saw my first "Painted Bunting" last week while taking my daily walk on a country road in Ross, TX. Unfortunately I saw it lying on the side of the road...I will now be looking for more of this amazing and beautiful bird.

Guest		09-Jun-2008 19:34
I have a wooded backyard in Bartonville Tx. We have been enjoying painted buntings at our feeder for the last four years. We look forward to their return, which is usually around the first of May, each year. I love to take pictures of them..........your pictures are amazing.

Vince Hoesch		06-Jun-2008 23:02
I had no idea what this bird was! At first I thought someone had left their cage open. Took a look on the web but couldn't find it. Today I got my copy of National Wildlife Federation magazine and there it was on the back cover!!! Now I know that the greenish birds are the females and that they are migratory. We are moving to Belize where they winter so hope to see my new friend there.

Andre		20-May-2008 17:06
I live right at the edge of Cedar Hill State Park. We have lots of birds. One day last year I saw this beautifully colored little bird at the feeder and did not know what a great treat it was to see it late every evening. This year he is back. Now I know that it is a painted bunting.

Beverly		16-May-2008 16:58
I've seen painted buntings twice - once in Oklahoma and once in Texas. I now live in Ontario and may never see one again, sigh. Indigo buntings, yes - saw one yesterday! But it's not the same. The painted bunting is the animal I always imagined when I heard the old fable about "how the finch got its colours" - this was a European finch (which I haven't seen), and apparently it doesn't compare with the painted bunting!

nancy harrison		15-May-2008 01:55
we have a lake house in sulphur, okla. and we get to 1 painted bunting, male only a couple of times a summer but we do get to see mom alittle more. he is the most amazing sight. our whole family gets excited. thank you for the beautiful pictures.

Karol Morgan		07-May-2008 23:40
I believe I have a small family of painted buntings vacationing in my backyard in Aledo, TX (farwest side of Tarrant County). I hung a bird feeder in my backyard one week ago, and what I thought was only one brightly colored bird showed up a couple of days ago. On Monday, there were 2 males vying for the feeder. I beleive there may be a couple of females in the group as well. Your site helped me identify them. Thanks!

Barbara J. Mayer		17-Mar-2008 14:29
I just saw my first painted buntings at Corkscrew Nature Preserve south of Venice, Florida. We waited an hour for the male to show up, but it was definitely worth it!\| Your photos are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing them.

Justin		06-Sep-2007 18:38
What amazing, vivid pictures! I had the privilege of observing this gorgeous bird while in Texas over the summer - and this little guy has been near the top of my "Birds to see in the wild" list for quite some time (I'm originally from Ohio, and they RARELY occur there). Such a precious animal... Your pictures are priceless!

bee		15-Aug-2007 15:32
sitting here at this very moment watching this amazing bird at my feeder.....i am at a private member lake 10 miles N of matador, tx........yesterday was the first time i have seen them.......your pictures are so fab!!

Heather		31-May-2007 22:46
wow those are amazing i have a painted bunting shirt,feeder,and food. those are very cool pics.

Heather		31-May-2007 22:45
wow those are amazing i have a painted bunting shirt,feeder,and food. those are very cool pics.

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