Western Wood-Pewee perched on barbed wire
I saw several Tyrant Flycatchers on my last trip to Montana, Eastern and Western Kingbirds and a couple of Western Wood-Pewees that were hawking from fence posts and barbed wire along a gravel road. I haven’t photographed many Western Wood-Pewees so I was interested in their aerial forays after the insects as I watched and photographed them through my viewfinder. These small birds flew off their perches rapidly to go after prey and were difficult to track in flight.
I hope to have more opportunities with Western Wood-Pewees soon.
Mia
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very nice little bird,
and a good picture sharped with the ligth in the good way,
bravo mia ☺
Thanks Eric!
Mia, such simple but beautiful little birds and so interesting to watch! Looks like we are both on the road!
Kathie,
I’ve been following your east coast adventures when I can access Facebook! I’m home now so I can follow more regularly. Pewees are simple little birds and very interesting to watch!
Beautiful photo, Mia!
Thank you Charlotte!
Fabulous image, well done Mia.
The Western Wood-pewee is a pleasant creature, I love ’em.
Thank you Bob, they are very pleasant creatures!
I love pewees! Nice shot.
Thanks Scott!
These little birds remind me of our tufted Titmice. When I hear a bird I don’t recognize at one of our feeders, it often turns out to be a titmouse.
I don’t see as many Titmice here in Utah as I did when I lived back east but I do remember their calls. I am not always sure I am hearing Juniper Titmice here when they call unless I can confirm it visually. Thanks for commenting Patty.
What a nice little crest this one has!
Thanks Maria, they do!