Thanks to BirdNation for correctly identifying the bird as a red-eyed vireo. I guess the text below isn’t too relevant now😏
The Eastern Phoebe is a member of the flycatcher family and returns to our woods in spring. Most of the birds on this particular day remained too far away to photograph. The Phoebe decided to fly in closer but remained in a shady spot. In this case, I think the shadow on his feathers added some interest.
June 17, 2019 at 5:01 pm
Beautiful light and shade Belinda!
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June 17, 2019 at 6:31 pm
Thank you Pete!
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June 17, 2019 at 1:36 pm
I love those over the shoulder looks. You caught a pretty look with nice shadow play.
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June 17, 2019 at 6:28 pm
I do too. Thank you Deborah.
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June 16, 2019 at 10:24 am
The shadow play is pretty cool, wonderful capture Belinda!
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June 16, 2019 at 5:12 pm
Shadow can be tricky but I think it worked in this case. Thank you Donna!
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June 15, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Very nice Belinda! Thanks for sharing with us!
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June 15, 2019 at 7:33 pm
Thank you Reed!
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June 15, 2019 at 10:19 am
great shot 🙂
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June 15, 2019 at 12:24 pm
Thank you!
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June 15, 2019 at 10:06 am
Looks like you have yourself a Red-eyed Vireo. Eastern Phoebes are pretty dark gray-brown and lack the “eyebrows” that this video has. This is a fantastic shot! Red-eyed Vireos are usually notoriously hard to spot in the leaves, and you capture its beautiful detail perfectly!
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June 15, 2019 at 12:23 pm
How very nice indeed, I’ll look out for those eyebrows! Thanks very much.
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June 15, 2019 at 9:50 am
A wonderful intimate moment with this handsome phoebe — thank you Belinda.
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June 15, 2019 at 11:10 am
Thank you Jet!
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June 15, 2019 at 6:19 am
Love this – a bird portrait with a difference
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June 15, 2019 at 7:28 am
Thanks very much.
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June 15, 2019 at 4:55 am
This is a delightful photograph. Flycatchers are among my favourite birds.
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June 15, 2019 at 7:25 am
Thank you Anne.
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June 15, 2019 at 4:35 am
A beautiful capture, Belinda!
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June 15, 2019 at 7:06 am
Thank you Indira!
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June 15, 2019 at 1:25 am
It sure does add interest. I had to take a good look to see which were the phoebe’s true designs. Beautiful little bird, and I love the “shy” way it seems to be posing.
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June 15, 2019 at 7:18 am
I liked its pose and the play of shadows. Thank you Anneli.
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