There were at least 10 of these birds together, some appeared to have darker plumage (almost totally black) than this photo.
Invasive. Has escaped cultivation and is seen covering open fields, especially in previously farmed fields
Unbloomed still but in the next few days it will be out. Having a warm spell in central Ohio.
While walking back to the admin building, I saw this colourful creature sitting on a bush. Moments like this one is why I carry my camera around with me all the time.