The Field Lab: Not...a western bluebird

Monday, July 18, 2022

96,101,68,0,B

Glelin said...: That is a Lazuli bunting. Western Bluebirds are insect eaters. I have them on posts looking for insects to fly down and grab but never been on any of my seed feeders. We have only seen the Lazuli Buntings on rare occasions in the Sierra Foothills.; July 18, 2022 at 6:05 PM
John Wells said...: Grelin: I believe your ID is close...but I'm pretty sure it is a Blue Grosbeak.; July 18, 2022 at 7:23 PM
just.Bob said...: Phew! At last a comment. I thought we were going to have 7 days (one week) without a single comment. Thank you Mr Grelin for breaking the dry spell.; July 18, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Glelin said...: Thanks for the identification. Haven't seen a Blue Grosbeak, only the Black-headed Grosbeak.; July 18, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Milton said...: Looked fairly happy to me, not blue at all...; July 18, 2022 at 9:27 PM
pamit said...: Def not a lazuli bunting! That huge beak tells the tale. I've never seen the Blue Grosbeak, only Black-headed and Rose-breasted, also stunners. Great sighting and I hope (know) you're providing water for these birds too.; July 19, 2022 at 5:14 PM