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Sunflowers at McKee Beshers Wildlife Management Area

An indigo bunting perched a top a sunflower on a hot summer day. Every year in July sunflower fields that are planted in the wildlife management area begin to bloom. The sunflowers draw a variety of birds such as indigo buntings, scarlet tanagers and goldfinches.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Poolesville, Maryland, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 7_2
Copyright: © Elaine Starr