06/01/2026
Perched among the fresh spring leaves of Slate Lick Fields in Fulks Run, Virginia, this vibrant Indigo Bunting seems to celebrate the return of blue skies after a week of steady rain. Bathed in sunlight, its brilliant cobalt plumage mirrors the clear sky behind it—a striking reminder that fair weather always follows the storm. As migratory songbirds return to the Shenandoah Valley each spring, the Indigo Bunting's cheerful presence brings a splash of color, renewed energy, and a welcome sign that brighter days have arrived.