There are some species of birds that I never seem to get tired of photographing. This is one of those. A Common Yellowthroat, a very common bird in a large part of the US. More often heard than seen, it lives in the reeds and brush along fresh water ponds, streams and wetlands. A warbler, it eats small seeds, insects and occasionally berries. Very vocal, especially in the spring, it is difficult for me to get good photos of because of its skulking ways and its constant motion. This bird was shot with a 600 mm lens + a 1.4 extender on a full frame camera. The camera was mounted on a tripod and I was in a portable blind. These birds are very territorial and often will travel back and forth along a predictable route; that was the case with this individual and I just waited for it to return to a favored perch.
Common Yellowthroat
Country United States
State California
Location Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary, Oceanside, CA
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water, Territorial Display
- Created Timestamp01/01/1970 00:00:00
- CopyrightCOPYRIGHT BY JIM BABBITT 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
One of my favorite subjects, too! A great shot with the colorful red branch and the interesting foliage around the Common Yellowthroat.
Thank you for the kind comments. These guys are tough to get in the open. I did clone out a small sprig of grass under his head and beak.
I also appreciate the inclusion of the twigs, leaves and flowers/seeds of the habitat. Great picture!