Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher with Prey

Waiting patiently for warblers to arrive, I spotted my first Butterbutt and froze as they flocked into the trees in front of me. As I tried to focus on one as it hopped from tree to tree, I spied this Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and aimed my lens. Wouldn't you know, he grabbed a worm just as I focused and gobbled it down! Pretty good action for my FOY Gnatcatcher! I also found a Hermit Thrush, Brown Thrasher, Greater Yellowlegs, and the Butterbutt. I can't wait to see what today brings!!!!!

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 14, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful pictures, I could watch and listen to the birds all day.

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  2. MontanagirlApril 14, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Great series! He really enjoyed that worm!

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  3. Ruth's Photo BlogApril 14, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Excellent pictures.At this time of year each day may bring new surprises.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  4. jalynn01April 14, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    I loved seeing him 'choke' down that worm and in the last picture he looks like he might be saying...See I ate the whole thing!

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  5. ChrisApril 15, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    Simply fantastic. The whole set is perfectly sharp and with a very nice light... And I discovered a new species. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. EveApril 16, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Gulp!!!

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