Joseph's Coat of many Colors

I saw a red bird in my butterfly bush last year.
it didn't look like a cardinal.
It had a red breast and belly;
a totally blue head;
a ring around the eye.
It most assuredly was not a cardinal.

When I searched for him in my bird book,
he proved to be a ‘Painted Bunting’.
He happens to be one of the most beautiful birds
in North America!
(and I had never seen or heard of it)

I didn't get pictures of it last year,
but he visited early one morning a few weeks ago.
Just one sighting.
I happened to be right in front of my window,
with camera in hand -
or I would have missed these quick captures.
I was so excited!

Despite his beautiful plumage,
he is difficult to see.
From the front – this bird looks all red
except for some dark gray at the wings
and the blue head.
But when the other side is revealed –
this small bird is adorned and ‘covered’
with a coat of many colors!

I named him 'JOSEPH'

His other well known name is
"Nonpareil" - meaning "without equal"
(source taken from: National Audubon Society
Field Guide to BIRDS – Eastern Region)

There is none 'equal'
to the ONE TRUE GOD!
NONE!

He is 'Nonpareil'

"And this is the way to have eternal life -
to know you,
the only TRUE God,
and Jesus Christ,
the One you sent to earth"
John 17:3 NLT

Patrina