Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila  caerulea)

Tiny and lively, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers are constantly on the move! This is very likely a female in search of spiders and insects.

Another view

These gnatcatchers are expanding their breeding range northward so I have been lucky enough to see one or two in each of the past three years.
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42 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 4, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    there is beautiful light in these shots.

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  2. The CrankyAugust 4, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    What a lovely, soft grey... and I love the way you've captured them.

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  3. ADRIANAugust 4, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Perfect exposure and it's always a pleasure to see unfamiliar birds and creatures.

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  4. chicaAugust 4, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Lindo demais! bjs, chica

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  5. KathyAugust 4, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    We need some of those gnatcatchers here in Texas!

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  6. diane bAugust 4, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Cute little birds and hard to capture if they are always on the move and you have done well.

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  7. RoanAugust 4, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    He's a pretty bird. Excellent shot!

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  8. KateAugust 4, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    What a perky little creature.

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  9. Suburban GirlAugust 4, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful.

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  10. buntpapierfabrik.blogger.deAugust 4, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    What a cute bird!
    Thanks a lot for your comment!
    Christine

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  11. Bethany CarsonAugust 4, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Looks like she's keeping a close eye out for potential dinner--or else she's curious about you! Nice shots!

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  12. DeniseinVAAugust 4, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Beautifully photographed. A very sweet little bird this Gnatcatcher.

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  13. eileeninmdAugust 4, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Cute shots of the Gnatcatcher. I have a hard time catching this one, they move quickly! Enjoy your day!

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  14. MadSnapperAugust 4, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    so beautiful and if he catches gnats send me a few...birds i mean not gnats. we have zillions of them.

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  15. DarlaAugust 4, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I could use a gnat catcher or two. Wonder if I could convince them to stop by CA.

    Darla

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  16. AnonymousAugust 4, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    No, this one I never seen. I think he only lives in your country.

    http://stuureenkaart.blogspot.nl/

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 4, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Such a sweet little bird EG, lovely colour.

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  18. RoseAugust 4, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Such a beautiful little bird you have captured! The gray and the green make a nice color combination.

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  19. VPAugust 4, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Hard to catch! This looks like a relative of my flycatcher of a few days ago...

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  20. Sylvia KAugust 4, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Oh, a beautiful little bird indeed, and terrific captures as always!! Hope your week is going well!! Enjoy!!

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  21. Linda W.August 4, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Great pics! I like how you captured this bird's expression.

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  22. William KendallAugust 4, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Quite distinctive and pretty!

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  23. 21 WitsAugust 4, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, this little one is a heart-catcher! Stunningly cute.

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  24. HalcyonAugust 4, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    What a pretty little guy!

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  25. BirdmanAugust 4, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Send him to my barn. Got plenty. He can fatten up.

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  26. RedPatAugust 4, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    What a sweetie, EG! I haven't seen one of these guys before.

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  27. Silver ParrotAugust 4, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Beautiful photos and a great birdy encounter!

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  28. CloudiaAugust 4, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Sweet birds

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  29. mickAugust 4, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Great photos of a beautiful little bird.

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  30. RohrerbotAugust 4, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Pretty cool birds, huh? Here in winter we have all 3 species! They can be tricky at times to tell apart but their calls and coverts underneath the tail really differentiate them. Lovely bird....and vocal!

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  31. FABAugust 4, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Sweet shots.

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  32. Elizabeth EdwardsAugust 4, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    what a cutie. i am not sure i have ever seen this beauty. what cool coloring. ( :

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  33. ShammickiteAugust 4, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    A new bird to me, lovely.

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  34. TexWisGirlAugust 4, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    very sweet. they're so tiny.

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  35. KayAugust 4, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    What a pretty little bird...yet another I don't think I've seen.
    (Re: your eagle comment - it was one of my best sightings. I'm sure you would have really enjoyed it, too. Before I shot the single one it was flying with an immature that was squawking like crazy and then they parted company.)

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  36. JackAugust 4, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    I still don't know how you identify these things. I say, "Hey, look, a nice little bird."

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  37. JeevanAugust 5, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Lovely capture on the bird! Prettier like she

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  38. A Colorful WorldAugust 5, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful shots of a skittery little bird!

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  39. Adam JonesAugust 6, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    What a great looking bird and super images.

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  40. Mary Howell CromerAugust 6, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Such great shares of this beautiful bird!

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  41. Pat UlrichAugust 6, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    lovely captures!

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  42. ValerieAugust 8, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Wonderful captures Tina - thank you for sharing and happy weekend to you

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