I shot this
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher at the same location as last Monday's Bendire Thrasher. They live in pairs all year long, foraging together actively in the low brush. I could hear this pair keeping in constant contact with each other using a few different calls. Unlike Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, they rarely catch insects in midair, but prefer to forage in shrubs and low trees. While doing so, they are in constant motion. Luckily this little guy paused a few seconds out in the open.
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| InfoNatura: Animals and Ecosystems of Latin America
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NatureServe. Available: http://www.natureserve.org/infonatura.
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A very lovely image Jeremy, a beautiful bird too!
ReplyDeleteFor a plain grey bird it sure is gorgeous! Awesome shot.
ReplyDeleteThey don't like staying around too long. Great close up shot!!! Patience is key to all birds small:)
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of a pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteThey are hard to catch with the camera. You did a great job. I love these little guys!
ReplyDeleteThat's a sharp shot! It's hard to get those buggers in good focus and an uncortorted pose.
ReplyDeletenice picture, i like your picture very much. from nick
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