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Posted by Vince Lucas on 11:57:46 02/05/08
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This morning I photographed a Lazuli Bunting (first year male?) coming to the feeders at the home of Lois and Leon White in Alva, Lee County. Photos on request to me. This is most probably the first record for Lee County as far as I can ascertain. The Whites are very gracious folks and have an open-door policy for birders wanting to see this bird. They also have Painted & Indigo Buntings as well as American Goldfinches and White-winged Doves visiting their feeders. The Lazuli often associates with the Painted Buntings and sometimes the Indigos. One or two Ruby-throated Hummingbirds also visit the sugar feeders in their yard. The Whites live at 21281 Pearl Street in the town of Alva. Look for their yard directly across from the Alva Post Office on Pearl Street. The easiest way to get to Alva is via S.R. 80 then turn north over the bridge (over the Caloosahatchee) onto Broadway Street followed by an immediate left onto Pearl Street by the Alva Post Office. The feeders can easily be seen from the street. Don't be surprised if the Whites come out to greet you and have you sign their guest book. The best time to see this bird is early i.e. 7:00AM -7:30AM or late in the afternoon (on occasion). Lois keeps records of when the birds come to the feeders in her yard. Her e-mail address is loismcwhite@sbcglobal.net Here's a map showing the Whites' residence:
http://www.caloosabirdclub.org/CaloosaBirdClubMaps/Alva.jpg
When the map comes up, click on it and it will enlarge.
Good luck if you go for this bird.
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