For a few brief seconds, I had an Eastern Phoebe in my viewfinder yesterday. I had seen one nearby earlier and was happy when this one landed in front of me.
Autumn Eastern Phoebe – Canon R7, handheld, f7.1, 1/2000, ISO 1600, -0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 349mm, natural light
Northern Eastern Phoebes are probably passing through this area on their fall migration. Some of these phoebes might have even bred in this part of the country. I just know I am always delighted to see them, hear them, and photograph them.
Although I only managed to take 7 images of this Eastern Phoebe, I was thrilled that they all came out sharp and that the phoebe was out in the open.
Eastern Phoebes look and sound different from the Say’s Phoebes I found and photographed in Utah. The sagebrush habitat where I typically found Say’s Phoebes in Utah was also very different from finding this Eastern Phoebe in an urban Arkansas yard.
I’m enjoying these lovely birds. Why wouldn’t I?
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Eastern Phoebe photos plus facts and information about this species.
Another charmer that I will not see for myself. Thank you.
Thanks for all the care you take. Not only did I learn what an Autumn Eastern Phoebe is, but In your miscellaneous photos I learned about Wave Clouds.