Adult Willow Flycatcher Close Up Photos

Adult Willow Flycatcher up close – Nikon D500, f10, 1/800, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

Last week I shared a single image of a Willow Flycatcher and explained why I have been having a harder time photographing them this year than I have had in previous years. Three days ago I was thoroughly delighted when an adult Willow Flycatcher that had been hiding behind a branch flew in for a nice series of close up photos.

The flycatcher was so close to where I sat in a mobile blind that there were times I clipped the tip of its tail in some of the photos I took of it.

Adult Willow Flycatcher looking at the sky – Nikon D500, f10, 1/800, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

I could have turned my camera to a vertical position but I was concerned that the Willow Flycatcher would fly off if I did that so I continued photographing the bird with my camera in its normal position. When I went home and viewed some of the images on my larger monitor I decided to crop a few of the photos to a vertical format because I felt they looked best that way to my eyes.

Willow Flycatcher with a tilted head – Nikon D500, f10, 1/800, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

I especially liked this photo because it appeared that the adult Willow Flycatcher was looking directly at me. Perhaps it was even curious about me. Who really knows?

I do know that the Willow Flycatchers aren’t calling as frequently now as they had been at the beginning of their breeding season and I am already starting to feel a bit sad that they will be heading south before long. I love hearing their “FITZ-bew” calls.

Life is good. Stay safe.

Mia

Click here to see more of my Willow Flycatcher photos plus facts and information about this species.