Eastern Phoebes
The Eastern Phoebe is a loner, rarely coming in contact with other phoebes. Even members of a mated pair do not spend much time together.
Eastern Phoebe
There are a lot of Eastern Phoebes around, teasing for their shot of fame.
These are my two favorite photos so far from the last few weeks. I couldn’t single it to one.
Eastern Phoebe
Did you know the Eastern Phoebe was the first banded bird in North America?
John James Audubon attached silvered thread to an Eastern Phoebe’s leg to track its return in successive years.
Love your blog 😍
Thank you very much!!
For me the first shot is the winner, nice one Donna.
Thank you, Brian!
I just noticed that when you mentioned it, that they are always alone when I spot them. Nice for me to to see at this time of year.
Awesome, Jane, an adorable bird to enjoy!
I think your composition and framing with branches is excellent in both photos but I like the second one a little better. The “face” is fully lit and you have the sharp focus on the eye with the glint.
Thank you, David! They love to hide in the branches, I was very pleased with the second shot lighting. 🙂
Very interesting historical fact Donna, love your pics and the way you display the bird 🙂
Thank you, Ashley!
Pretty little birds, low profile and kind of shy. Great shots, Donna. 🙂
Thank you, HJ!
Wonderful photos of this beautiful bird!
Thank you, Belinda!
We have a different Phoebe here and I love watching them catch bugs. Very nice catch with the green branches.
Thank you, Gunta! I’ll have to ‘find’ yours when I’m in Oregon some day. 🙂
What a beautiful bird. I was not aware of it being the first bird banded in the States. I am so happy you could enjoy some time with these avian friends 🙂
Thank you, Takami! I did not know it beingthe first banded in the US either, I was glad I found that fact and shared. 🙂
Beautiful pictures Donna! The only Phoebe I have ever seen. that I’m aware of, was on the AC compressor outside the window at CBEC. I remember asking Judy Wink what it was, and she ID’d it for me.
Thank you, Susan! Love your sighting story, is Judy Wink still at CBEC? I miss that little gem of a place…. 🙂
Lovely capture of the loner! I like the bokeh in the pictures, Donna!
Thank you, Indira!
I love these tail-bobbing beauties!
They are little dancers on the branch. 🙂
One of these beauties actually showed up in Colorado Springs last spring, much to the delight of the local birding community. Excitingly, it was a life bird for me then. 😊
Awesome and yay, Tanja! 😊