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Indigo bunting in sunflower field

Indigo buntings seem to like sunflower fields, likely feasting off the many insects. They don't nest in the fields, but if there's appropriate forest nearby, they will use the fields as a place to forage.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: near Clarington, Canada
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Copyright: © Kathryn Peimn