A stop at Lake Park in Milwaukee this morning gave nice views of many Blue-gray Gnatcatchers. One was cooperative for the camera while preening and hanging out. The Red-headed Woodpeckers are still hanging around near the lighthouse and the FOY Baltimore Oriole sang high up in a tree in that area too, to mention a few highlights. A few Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers were also seen. A Wild Turkey also hung out near the bird feeder. Pretty quiet for the beginning of May but it felt like winter weather with a stiff wind off the with 41 degrees early in the day. Images were taken on May 5, 2017.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Binomial name: Polioptila caerulea
Category: Gnatcatchers and Gnatwrens
Size: 4.5” long, 6” wing span
Weight: .21 oz
Preening
Stretching
Scratching
More scratching
Preening
Wild Turkey near the bird feeder
Awesome Jim. The only one I’ve ever seen was at the canopy in the woods edge. Nearly standing on my head to se it.. Your pics are awesome. Thanks.
One of my favorite birds and these shots are super.
What precious photos of a beautiful bird Jim! Love them. Through your talent and lens, I get to see all of those birds I will never have the opportunity to experience. Thank you!
The gnatcatcher looks like it’s ready to fly out of my monitor. Great photos!