Eastern Phoebe - Luke Tiller
My favorite shots from today were of this Eastern Phoebe. A common migrant and one that was willing to play ball for the camera. I also thought it was nice to get another flycatcher to add to the recent collection – Scissor-tailed tomorrow (one can dream!!!)
Eastern Phoebe - Luke Tiller
Eastern Pewee - Luke Tiller
Hard to believe that this bird and the one in the previous post are oft confused but they do have some basic similarities I guess. Steve Beal (you can check his website here) was kind enough to loan me a camera for a few days (after reading me moan about digiscoping on facebook), so I thought I’d stick up one of the shots I snapped on the first day.
Ever notice how the only people that are into digiscoping are the very same ones that are desperate to sell you scopes or equipment for scopes. Coincidence? Call me an old skeptic but I suspect not. Not to say you can’t get some great pictures digiscoping, it’s just that mine never seem to turn out that way! Record shots: yes, something beautiful: not so much.
Anyway, I like the fact that this bird looks like she’s sticking a thumb out to hitch a lift. Maybe she should have a little cardboard sign in front saying ‘Managua or bust’. I am going to try to stick up a daily favorites shot of the day over the next couple of days. Lets hope to see some improvement eh?
Under Clear Skies 