I always look forward to seeing and photographing Eastern Kingbirds (Tyrannus tyrannus) during the warmer months of the year. I was fortunate to see a few yesterday at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah.
Perched Eastern Kingbird – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 400, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
Eastern Kingbirds and their close relative; Western Kingbirds, are not timid, in fact the will chase off and attack much larger birds than themselves.
This Eastern Kingbird was kind enough to perch on an old, weather worn fence post yesterday and I couldn’t resist photographing it.
Life is good.
Mia
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I love kingbirds! Is it unusual to get easterns that far west?
Julie, Westerns stay mostly out west but Eastern Kingbirds range from the East Coast to the West. They number a bit less out here than the Westerns but they are not at all uncommon. Thanks for commenting!
I love these birds too (have one that hangs out on the deck of new house) I love how you captured his eye watching you.
Dan, I am tickled that you have an Eastern Kingbird hanging out on the deck of your new house, that is awesome. Thanks much for your comment.
Wonderful!
Thanks Susan!
What a smart snazzy little bird he be..love the shot..
Thank you Syl, they are snazzy!
What a perfect shot… every feather… Lovely. Thanks for sharing such treasures with us.
Merrill, it is my pleasure to share nature! Thanks for commenting.
Absolutely love these birds! Great shot, you do em’ proud.
They are pretty dapper! Thank you Laurence.
Mia ~
I love it that you glorify the common birds as well as the rare!
Susan
Thank you Susan!
What luck, Mia! We want it on a fence post too but they are always on the wire fence.
Great pic!
Judy, I have a lot of “Bird on a Wire” images! Thanks for your comment.