Nice link, Kat. I will say that though normally I see them going through on migration, I HAVE seen the occasional nesting pair over near Merritt Island. I suspect that is about the extreme southern tip of the breeding range. Mostly they breed from northern Florida through to central North Carolina. With them wintering in south Florida, it means that you COULD actually see them in most of the state at various times, either migrating north or south, wintering in South Florida, or nesting in the spring in north Florida. As I say, mine were at my feeder during March/April. I would guess that they were heading back north from southern Florida in order to nest. Marcia

That is so cool. How lucky for you! I've never seen a painted bunting. I had an indigo bunting coming to my creek last summer, and thought he was the prettiest bird I'd ever seen. I would be so excited to ever see a painted bunting.

Well it looks like the buntings were just passing through, as I haven't seen them for several days. I'm sure the mockingbirds were eating my matters. At first they were doing a great job keeping the hornworms in check, then they must have decided the tomatos were what grew the worms, so went pecking for more. I caught them in the act then later read they like tomato seeds.

Maybe this link would also help you out Georgia Kate. www.paintedbuntings.org My Florida friend has the PB's in the winter. I know that the green birds are just called "Greenies" because it's hard to know if you are looking at a female or a juvie male. The males are pretty obvious, aren't they?