It’s almost time for birds to be migrating northward through our area, some of which will remain with us throughout the warmer months. Many birders look forward to this time when warblers appear each year. For me, though, it is always a challenge, because leaves appear at about the same time, making it tough to spot the new birds.
Earlier this month I was happy to get a few shots of an Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), one of the earliest migrating species. The phoebe was initially foraging on the ground and then flew up into a tree. It is interesting to compare the two photos and see what a difference the background makes in the “feel” of the photos.
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