BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

FEMALE REDSTART

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I saw this female Redstart during nesting period last Spring. We were climbing up a steep, tree lined path when someone up ahead motioned to the nest. This shot was taken on an uneven surface through the trees and although the bird’s body was nice and sharp, her head wasn’t as sharp as I would have liked it. Yet, it was my first nesting Redstart, so all and all not a bad beginning to the season.

29 thoughts on “FEMALE REDSTART

  1. Peter Hillman's avatar

    Those yellow feather flashes are striking. Lovely!

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  2. Ellen Jennings's avatar

    Very cool capture with the nest.

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  3. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    What a pretty bird. Nice photo.

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  4. nlmoriyama's avatar

    so tiny and delicate!

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  5. Reed Andariese's avatar

    Very Nice! Beautiful shot and must have been fun to watch!

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  6. a magic moment with holly's avatar

    This is a beautiful photograph regardless of technical points. What do the Redstarts use to make their nests? It’s impossibly fragile looking. Can anyone help with this question? Please do.

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  7. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Sweet! Looking forward to season ahead!

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  8. belindagroverphotography's avatar

    I’ve seen the male a few times before. It was exciting to catch her on the nest!

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  9. burrdoo's avatar

    That’s a lovely shot!

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  10. Jane Lurie's avatar

    Love this shot, Belinda. Very natural and interesting with the details of the nest.

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  11. John's avatar

    I’ve never heard of this bird, great photo!

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  12. Ark's avatar

    Smashing capture. Always a treat when you photograph something you’ve not seen before.

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  13. Anne's avatar

    What an ethereal looking nest – very pretty.

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  14. Rebecca's avatar

    What a special treat!

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