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Entry 1 by MaesMom for Bird Photography Assignment

Reader Stories: Entries for Photography Assignment #70 - Bird Photography

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Entry 1 by MaesMom for Bird Photography Assignment

Flycatcher not catching flies, but checking me out.

Is a model release on file if needed? (Yes/No/NA) 

Yes

What day was the photo taken? 

July 27, 2010

Photo Description 

This is a Willow or Alder or Acadian Flycatcher, but it is definitely a Flycatcher. I am not positive which as the only way to tell the difference on the first two is to hear them sing and this one did not sing--it chipped and the sound is similar as well as their appearance. I believe it is too small to be an Acadian as I have seen and photographed them before. It kept bopping up and down on this bush near Little Yellow Creek in Pennsylvania.

Advice 

  • Be patient.
  • Be still.
  • Take your time focusing.
  • Enjoy.

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