Western Kingbird adult landing on sagebrush – Nikon D810, f6.3, 1/2000, ISO 640, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR, natural light
I had fun photographing Western Kingbirds again yesterday on Antelope Island State Park and hours later I was still hearing their calls in my mind. They chatter and squeak a lot and they also spend a lot of time taking off and landing. Yesterday I focused on landing, take offs and flight shots. The sagebrush in the image above seems to be a favorite perch.
Western Kingbird adult landing on a sign post – Nikon D810, f7.1, 1/2000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR, natural light
But they also like fence posts and sign posts too. This Western Kingbird came in to land on the sign post and judging by the position of its feet I think it almost missed the landing.
Western Kingbird on the wing – Nikon D810, f6.3, 1/4000, ISO 500, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR, natural light
I did get a few flight shots yesterday but I liked this one the most because of the wing position, the head turn and the eye contact. That over the wing look gets me every time. I always enjoy getting photographs of Western Kingbirds on the wing.
Life is good.
Mia
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Fun images of one of my favorite birds we sometimes see. Enjoyed hearing their sounds too.
Gorgeous. And I love the almost flirtaceous over the shoulder look.
Beauties Mia!
” not from the road, because that would impede traffic”…funny!!! Love shot of landing on the post, landing gear out front, the weathered wood, the braking ailerons, the tail feathers aligned with the slant of the post…all good!!!