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. Those yellow feather flashes are striking. Lovely!

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  2. Very cool capture with the nest.

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  3. What a pretty bird. Nice photo.

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  4. so tiny and delicate!

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

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  6. 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. Sweet! Looking forward to season ahead!

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

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  9. That’s a lovely shot!

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

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

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

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  13. What an ethereal looking nest – very pretty.

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  14. What a special treat!

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