Nome for McKay’s Bunting

Few birds call Nome home in winter, but a short trip from November to March is a great way to find the beautiful McKay’s Bunting.

McKay's Buntings at Nome, where they winter and outnumber Snow Buntings. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
A McKay's Bunting outside Nome. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
A McKay's Bunting outside Nome. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
A McKay's Bunting outside Nome. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
Finally, a Snow Bunting in the small flocks of McKay's Buntings! What a problem to have! Photo Lucas DeCicco.
A McKay's Bunting outside Nome. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
McKay's Buntings outside Nome. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
A McKay's Bunting outside Nome. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
A McKay's Bunting outside Nome. Photo Lucas DeCicco.
The moon rising over the Nome harbor after a great day of birding. Can you find the King Eider in the photo?