Spring Scissor-tailed Flycatcher portrait – Canon R7, beanbag, f9, 1/800, ISO 400, +1.0 EV, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
I don’t often have a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher so close to me that I can take portraits of them, so when I do, I’ll jump at the chance. Four days ago, I did.
I was driving the auto tour loop at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge when I found a very cooperative adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher perched on one of the parking area signs.
The sign is ugly, but the sky was bright and beautiful. I opted for taking close up portraits. Especially since the flycatcher seemed comfortable with me photographing them while using my vehicle as a mobile blind.
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher called several times, probably for their mate, who was in a tall, old cottonwood tree near the parking area.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher close up in spring – Canon R7, beanbag, f9, 1/1000, ISO 500, +1.0 EV, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
I haven’t gotten my dream photos of this flycatcher species in flight. Still, I was delighted to get these close-up portraits of this bird.
I took photos of this Scissor-tailed Flycatcher until it lifted off because one of the refuge staff trucks drove by. These portraits were an unexpected and delightful treat.
Life is good.
Mia
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