One of the best things about living in Saskatchewan, and in particular , my home town, is that the network of birders, or the ' birding grapevine' is pretty amazing.
I had the pleasure of making a new friend this morning who's co-worker lives just on the outskirts of town.
His acreage has been playing host to a rare visitor for the past few days. A beautiful male Lazuli Bunting, a bird that is usually found further south.
A few show up not far from Regina, but the Saskatoon area only has a couple of records.
Here is a shot I managed from a fair distance away. If I'd had a longer zoom, and better light, blah blah blah... :-)
I'm just happy I got to finally add this bird to my life-list, and it becomes the 225th species I've seen this year :
12 comments:
That's an amazing looking bird and a great photo.
He is a beautiful bird! Congratulations on adding #225. You are lucky!!
Congrats Nick !They are scarce and difficult to find in these parts.I never got within a stones throw of one yet.:( They are gorgeous though !
He's gorgeous!
A very pretty bird indeed.
Don't we all long for a longer lens and perfect light?:-)
Blessings,Ruth
Congrats on this find, and the bird looks great! Nice!
Congratulations on adding another bird to the list mate.
And such a beauty too.
Well done on another new tick. With that colouring he'd be difficult to miss!
Once in Arizona, but never in Saskatchewan...wow, Great picture, congrats!
Well, congrats on that #225!! and you sure got a beautiful bird too boot!!
Great shot!
Many thanks friends.
How handsome he is, really gorgeous. What do you mean a better shot?! That one is great. Thanks, Nick.
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