{"id":114269,"date":"2023-07-10T04:35:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T10:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=114269"},"modified":"2023-07-10T04:36:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T10:36:52","slug":"eastern-phoebe-in-oklahoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/07\/10\/eastern-phoebe-in-oklahoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Phoebe In Oklahoma"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have to say that I was thrilled to photograph this Eastern Phoebe with prey last month while I was visiting Arkansas and Sequoyah NWR in northeast Oklahoma. The prey the phoebe had in its bill was for its chicks that were in a nearby nest.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult Eastern Phoebe with food for its chicks \u2013 Canon R7, f11, 1\/1000, ISO 800, -10.3 EV, Canon RF 800 mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I did take a few images of the phoebe’s nest that was under the eaves of the refuge headquarters building, but they turned out dark and awful. I could see the hungry chicks inside the mossy nest, and that tickled me.<\/p>\n

I hadn’t seen, heard, or photographed an Eastern Phoebe<\/span><\/a> in about fourteen years. It was thrilling to encounter this species again, specifically in Oklahoma and at the home of my dear friend Steve Creek<\/span><\/a> in Arkansas.<\/p>\n

I took more photos of Eastern Phoebes at the refuge, but I haven’t processed those images yet. I will be adding those photos and this one to a Eastern Phoebe photo gallery soon. Maybe even today.<\/p>\n

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Seeing eastern birds again was a wonderful experience for me. I truly appreciate that Steve was so generous in showing me his favorite locations for photographing them while I was with him. He knows those areas like the back of his hand.<\/p>\n

Steve and I have known each other for years. We connected because of our love for nature and wildlife when we both wrote articles for the same online blog about birds, which is now defunct. Steve and I met in person when he first traveled to Utah to photograph the birds and wildlife here. It was very gracious of Steve to host my visit when I needed time to recover, recuperate, and rest up after my emotionally and physically draining trip to Virginia before my mother died. Thanks again, Creek.<\/p>\n

I have some of the best friends in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my tyrant flycatcher photos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I have to say that I was thrilled to photograph this Eastern Phoebe with prey last month while I was visiting Arkansas and Sequoyah NWR in northeast 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