Indigo bunting migration question. (1 Viewer)

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e burr

Registered User

• May 3, 2005

• #1

About a month ago, at least 7 male indigo buntings showed up at my feeder. I assumed they were stopping on their trek north. They're still here!

Over a week ago at least five females showed up and are still hanging around.

The males are supposed to fly ahead to claim territory ... not stick around for free food.

Any one have a clue as to what's going on?

 

robinm

Registered User

• May 3, 2005

• #2

Hi e burr,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin.

I am afraid I can't answer your question but I am sure someone will be along soon who can. I'd love to have some of those in guys in my English garden

 

Austin

Active member

• May 3, 2005

• #3

e burr said:

About a month ago, at least 7 male indigo buntings showed up at my feeder. I assumed they were stopping on their trek north. They're still here!

Over a week ago at least five females showed up and are still hanging around.

The males are supposed to fly ahead to claim territory ... not stick around for free food.

Any one have a clue as to what's going on?

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My books show Mississippi as part of their summer nesting range. I'm in Georgia and looking at a pair in the yard as I type this.

 

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e burr

Registered User

• May 5, 2005

• #4

Most of the flock seems to have moved on. The past two days I've only seen two males and hree females. Looks like they may be settling in. I was hoping for a nesting pair. I already have a pair of cardinals, eastern towhees, and brown thrashers.

Now, if the blue grosbeaks would come back, I'd be a happy camper.

 

ProthonotaryWarbler

Well-known member

• Jun 20, 2005

• #5

They breed in MS, and I read somewhere that a few males will migrate together, followed by a few females. They are gorgeous birds. Wish they would breed in my yard!

 

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buckskin hawk

Oklahoma Birder

• Jun 20, 2005

• #6

I have several in the large field behind my development. They are beautiful. Wouldn't it be pretty to find one sitting next to a cardinal?

 

samuel walker

It's OK to be a little blue........

• Jun 20, 2005

• #7

Indigo males arrive in early May in NE Ohio and sing their hearts out.I was at the breeding grounds today.I saw the males but not the girls.
Sam

 

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Dr Sprout

New member

• Jun 25, 2005

• #8

This is our first year with Indigo's in the yard. 3 males and 1 female have frequented our thistle feeder every afternoon since mid May. They are a much welcomed addition.