Up In The Air

F/13.0, 1/640, ISO 320.

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Why is the barn so noisy?

Because the cows have horns.

Interesting Fact: Occasionally, significant numbers of Blue-gray Gnatcatchers “overshoot” on their spring migrations and end up much further north than usual. They may be carried past their target by strong southwest winds in warm regions, and by strong northerly winds on the west side of high pressure systems. Most probably make their way back south before nesting.  ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-gray_Gnatcatcher/lifehistory )

16 Comments

  1. zvette's avatar

    Simply amazing photo !!! How did you catch him in flight with tail fanned out and wings draped in front ?? The pose reminds me of a model coming down the runway in their designer’s newest creation !! I also notice the leaf shape repeats the pattern of the feathers. The light gray markings appear to be shadows. Is that correct? Thanks for your amazing talent and for sharing it with us all. jan

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      That is correct, and I do really enjoy the way you describe my work. You look at every detail with I love. Thank you very much for stopping by and Happy Blogging! 🙂

  2. zvette's avatar

    Real talent like yours should be closely examined !! I hope you are able to sell these photos … if not … get them out there … naturalists would LOVE them. jan

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, that means a lot to me. I haven’t got into selling them yet but I have been thinking about it. Maybe now since you said it I will push my self to do so. Thank you again and Happy Blogging! 🙂

  3. Intentergy's avatar

    This is moment caught perfectly in time. The fun facts you shared are also optimistic in that sometimes we make it even farther than we plan. Great work! Thanks for the inspiration.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, I am really glad to see that you enjoyed my post. Also thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and Happy Blogging! 😊

  4. Cethru Cellophane's avatar

    Having been a farmer, I would have to take a poll on the answer to that riddle.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, I am really glad to see that you enjoyed my work. I truly appreciate your feedback and Happy Blogging! 🙂

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