Colors of Summer

Bold birds show off their vibrant good looks

This male indigo bunting sang from a sunflower at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area near Poolesville, Maryland. I love this photograph because of the brilliant colors, especially the rich contrast between the blue, yellow and green, and the sharp detail of this beautiful bird. James Stone BURKE, VA I braved 101-degree heat on a summer day in search of giant sunflowers in Ennis, Texas, where I had seen them years ago. A homeowner allowed me in her fields and said I was lucky to have come in time—the flowers were being harvested the following week. It wasn’t long until a gorgeous male painted bunting landed on a sunflower! He was perfect, singing away, seemingly unfazed by the heat. I was thrilled! Clarissa Elizondo EULESS, TX A pair of Baltimore orioles nested in a large poplar…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, August/September 2023

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