American Redstart at Governor Bridge Natural Area

I met my friend Emily at Governor Bridge early this morning, and we spent 3 or so hours looking hard for migrants without finding much. I believe she got a Magnolia Warbler, but I had to settle for the usual suspects, ‘though the Redstart was a nice find.I spent some more time chasing Hummingbirds, with satisfactory results.

American Redstart

American Redstart

American Redstart

While not as striking as her mate, the female American Redstart is quite beautiful.


Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

The excellent light allowed me to use a shutter speed of 1/4000 for the flight shots.

Hummingbird Clearwing

Hummingbird Clearwing

Hummingbird Clearwings are still feeding right alongside the Ruby Throats.

White Eyed Vireo

Emily and I spent half an hour trying to coax this White Eyed Vireo to pose.

Indigo Bunting.

Indigo Buntings are especially captivating in good light..

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Brown Thrasher

This may be the same Brown Thrasher I saw yesterday.

Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireos tend to be very active in the morning.

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Robin

Robin

This Robin posed nicely amidst the berries.

Chickadee

This Chickadee popped right into the viewfinder.