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04-Jul-2021

The mystery bird, revealed

The same bird as in the below/previous picture. Anybody have any idea what it is? The only blue bird in my area guide that looks remotely like it (but much nicer looking in the book) is an indigo bunting. NOTE: Thanks to Carl for confirming that it's indeed an indigo bunting that's molting.

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We haven't been to the aquatic gardens for a year due to the pandemic so decided to pay a visit in advance of their very popular (meaning very crowded) Lotus and Water Lily Festival, which takes place next weekend. It was nice to walk around the grounds once again, although we might have been a bit early for some of the flowers.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly
unsharp.

The blue bird, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/800s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Dan Greenberg26-Jul-2021 15:05
I wonder if it might be a Blue Grosbeak? Great catch. ~V~
Julie Oldfield11-Jul-2021 01:02
Great timing to get him chirping. V
Tom Munson10-Jul-2021 16:20
Great find and wonderful capture.
hayl10-Jul-2021 15:40
Wonderful to see one and you got two great photos.
Jeff Real10-Jul-2021 13:51
Great timing in this cool image!
This is awesome.
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Carl Carbone10-Jul-2021 12:43
Definitely an Indigo Bunting! I think he's just molting. Nice find and captures.