The lush monsoon grasses are setting seed, and waves of Lazuli Buntings from the north are feasting. This gorgeous male was among many at
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area yesterday morning.
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When you see one of these, what do you say?
"Look! There's a La-ZOO-lee Bunting!"?
"Why, I believe that's a LAZ-oo-lie Bunting!"?
Or maybe "Check out the the little blue dude!"?
Leave a comment with your favorite pronunciation, or take the poll in the sidebar. --SW