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.
While not as striking as her mate, the female American Redstart is quite beautiful.
The excellent light allowed me to use a shutter speed of 1/4000 for the flight shots.
Hummingbird Clearwings are still feeding right alongside the Ruby Throats.
Emily and I spent half an hour trying to coax this White Eyed Vireo to pose.
Indigo Buntings are especially captivating in good light..
This may be the same Brown Thrasher I saw yesterday.
Red Eyed Vireos tend to be very active in the morning.
This Robin posed nicely amidst the berries.
This Chickadee popped right into the viewfinder.
V> Pretty birds….Loved the redstart…J