I got the "Blues"

Don't cry because it is over; Smile because it happened.
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When I looked out my window on Monday I was surprised to see
a bright blue bird. It was very close the house on the sidewalk
to the Playhouse so I could not get a good shot.

Then I moved to another window and got my step stool and
climbed up to shoot down at it.

The tell-tale brown on the wings and brilliant blue were a dead
give-away that it was an Indigo Bunting.

I wish the lighting would have been better, but all you birders
know we have no choice in that one!

I was so excited I could hardly press the shutter.

It was eating seeds from under the feeder by the window.

In this shot you can see it's bi-colored beak. (dark above and light below)
Another sign this is an Indigo Bunting.

I felt blessed as I have only seen them here once in 30 years!

And Talk about blessings, later that evening I went to visit
a friend and I was able to capture another 'blue' out her window.

I love these cute little guys too, but have never gotten
them in my yard, only passing through.

I sure 'got the Blues' on this wonderful day.

Life is Beautiful.... in shades of blue - To God be the Glory!