What bird do you wish would visit your backyard?

Hopeful readers reveal the feathered guests that would make their dreams come true

Seeing a painted bunting would be such a delight! Their fun colors remind me of a child’s drawing. Monica Partington RALEIGH, NC I wish we could get northern cardinals in Washington like those my family sees in Tennessee.John Dacquisto KINGSTON, WACedar waxwings—they’re so beautiful, yet apparently elusive!Faith Welch JOHNSTON, RII miss seeing the vibrant scarlet tanagers that I used to see when I was a kid in Illinois.Stephen Johnson MADISON, WIPurple martins used to come to my nest boxes every year. I haven’t seen them for almost three seasons. I often wonder why and wish they would return.David Budda DRIFTON, PAEvery autumn, I am captivated by migrating turkey vultures descending to roost in my city’s trees. It would be an honor if these silent soaring wonders would pick my yard to…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, December/January 2025

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