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Lazuli Bunting
jmorlan

Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena)

This western counterpart of the Indigo Bunting prefers grassland with scattered trees or bushes to use for song perches. They often sing from high in the trees or on telephone wires as seen here.
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Location
La Honda Creek OSP (lower), San Mateo California.
Date taken
21 May 2020
Scientific name
Passerina amoena
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Forcreeks
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Yes, they're a beauty in the West. Very striking with such a blue sky as you had that day.
We have 'em too, just a couple places in the Portland area, and every spring I go up a hill looking to digiscope them. Listen for the song, and head that direction. "Sweet, sweet, very sweet with sugar" one lady told me they say!
 
Kits
An attractive bunting looking good against the blue sky, Joseph.
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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How beautiful he is Joe.

A grand image this too, lad. Many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 

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