I took this photograph last summer at the edge of the river. The bird kept flying in and out of the light but I kept my eye on it and this is the result. I love spotting a new bird and hope to see more of this variety over the course of the summer as flycatchers breed here in the warmer months before they migrate south.
May 9, 2016 at 8:10 am
Awesome close-up! This one is a bit tough, I was first leaning more to a flycatcher because of the distant wing bars but it does lack the yellow in the bill; so I think it’s an Eastern Phoebe also. Anyhoo, (s)he’s a beauty!
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May 9, 2016 at 8:20 am
Thanks!
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May 7, 2016 at 4:39 am
great photo, I would love to see one here one time …
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May 7, 2016 at 7:43 am
Thank you. They are elegant little birds!
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May 6, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Great photo of the flycatcher, Belinda. I adore watching birds off our back deck and have identified over 57 different species as of today since 1-1/2 years ago. Still have a lot of small ones to identify.
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May 6, 2016 at 6:09 pm
Thanks Laura! I love it too. I find it helps my photography as well.
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May 6, 2016 at 6:26 pm
You’re welcome! And that does make sense!
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May 5, 2016 at 11:00 pm
The detail and clarity are amazing for such a challenging light situation! Well done on this beauty Belinda!
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May 6, 2016 at 12:01 am
Thanks so much!
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May 5, 2016 at 8:01 pm
Wonderful capture, Belinda. What a pretty bird.
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May 5, 2016 at 8:18 pm
Thank you Jane!
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May 5, 2016 at 2:37 pm
Such an elegant little bird. You got a wonderful shot!
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May 5, 2016 at 6:24 pm
Thank you!
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May 5, 2016 at 11:43 am
It sure looks like the eastern phoebe images I’ve been able to find on the Internet. Beautiful shot, Belinda. The little hairs (feathers) by its beak are so clear and exact. Well done, especially after having to chase it around with your eyes.
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May 5, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Thank you Anneli, worth the chase!
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May 5, 2016 at 9:20 am
Worth waiting, great shot.
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May 5, 2016 at 9:33 am
Thank you!
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May 5, 2016 at 9:03 am
It is lacking the pale bill of the Willow, so my bet is with E. Phoebe as well. He’s a beaut! Patience is required with photographing Empidonax and Sayornis. They fly around a lot, difficult to shoot, but usually alight on the same limb and seem to pose (like this guy!) as they rest. It’s a watch and wait game. But fun.
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May 5, 2016 at 9:24 am
Thanks Shannon. I agree, it’s all part of the fun.
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May 5, 2016 at 8:43 am
I really like Flycatchers! Very nice photo!
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May 5, 2016 at 9:18 am
Thank you!
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May 5, 2016 at 3:30 am
Is it a Willow Flycatcher?
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May 5, 2016 at 7:17 am
I think it’s an Eastern Phoebe. Can anyone else identify this flycatcher?
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