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‘Old Man Bunting’ Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings
July 31, 2023 — A male Painted Bunting visited a South Carolina backyard for 14 years, making him one of the oldest birds ever documented for the species.
A Texas native, Gabrielle Saleh has been passionate about birds and environmental conservation since she was a child. Gabrielle was a former Walker Social Media Fellow in 2020, and she is now a Social Media Coordinator. She graduated from Texas Christian University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication and a minor in English. Her past work experience includes communicating for a municipality, a university, and conservation nonprofits. Gabrielle's favorite hobby is birding—from exploring her local hotspots to watching the cardinals in her backyard.