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Indigo Bunting on a Sunflower

There is a 9 acre field of Sunflowers in Middleton, Wisconsin. Once in a while, Indigo Buntings will land on them and sing. The real story is the beautiful color contrasting between the bright yellow of the Sunflower and the deep, vibrant blue of the bunting.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Middleton, Wisconsin, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D4S
Copyright: © Jeff Galligan