Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting

Author: Nature Guys March 19, 2024 Duration: 33:58

Bob and Tina chat about an amazing bird - the Indigo Bunting. Find out where and when you can see the brilliant blue male and how these birds migrate over 1200 miles.

You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at redoaksforestschool.org.

Related episode: What's Your Zugunruhe?

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