{"id":129537,"date":"2024-06-17T02:40:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T07:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=129537"},"modified":"2025-08-10T07:40:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T12:40:56","slug":"creekside-eastern-phoebe-singing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/06\/17\/creekside-eastern-phoebe-singing\/","title":{"rendered":"Creekside Eastern Phoebe Singing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another bird photo from my last trip to Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, where this creekside Eastern Phoebe posed and sang for me for several minutes.<\/p>\n

\"CreeksideCreekside Eastern Phoebe singing \u2013 Nikon D500, f13, 1\/160, ISO 1600, -0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I actually heard this phoebe before I spotted it perched in the shadows of the trees next to Sandy Creek. Because of the shadows, I had some difficulty locating the phoebe at first, but then I found it.<\/p>\n

Within seconds, the phoebe flew across the road after some type of insect that it caught and swallowed in the roadside grasses. When it lifted off from the ground, I thought my opportunity to photograph it was over.<\/p>\n

To my surprise, the Eastern Phoebe flew to another branch close to my Jeep where the light was much better where it began to sing<\/span><\/a> and call<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The phoebe was so close that I even considered backing up a bit to give it more room. I decided against it since starting my vehicle’s engine might have startled the phoebe and caused it to fly away.<\/p>\n

Instead, I enjoyed every second that I had with this Eastern Phoebe in my viewfinder and listened to it sing. I’m working on adding images to my Eastern Phoebe photo gallery!<\/p>\n

It was a bright, clear day with little to no wind. The wind seems to blow here in south-central Oklahoma quite a bit. I’m not complaining, well, maybe a little. The wind is simply a fact of life here.<\/p>\n

I basically had the whole refuge to myself that early in the day to enjoy the birds and wildlife. I’m grateful that I took some time out in nature that morning.<\/p>\n

When I was leaving the refuge, I stopped and helped a box turtle across the road. I’m not sure the turtle appreciated my help, but knowing it was safe eased my mind.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my Eastern Phoebe photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Another bird photo from my last trip to Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, where this creekside Eastern Phoebe posed and sang for me for several 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