My day for apologies and explanations.

Shot this painted bunting through a less than ideal window. Still it was my first encounter with on of these beauties and will have to do until the next time!

[Shirley Banford]

Spectacular! I've only ever seen one and it's just a dot on my picture.

[Milanie]

He is a beauty - great chance to get him, window or not.

[cheryl]

Beautiful shot... He is such a pretty bird.. Window or no window.. it is still quite lovely!!!

[❀ Lynn]

How wonderful! Only seen these in bird books.

[Rob Crosby]

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Nice to hear from you all. Thanks for the kind words.