Vermilion Flycatcher

I had such a great time photographing my absolute favorite bird, the Vermilion Flycatcher at the State Park we camped in last week. I had hoped to get just one decent pic of a male and I got several!

There were two males chasing each other from tree to tree on the edge of a field. They were so involved with each other that they didn't even care that I was there.

I'll start right off with my favorite pics. I'd been having trouble getting them into the frame long enough to snap a pic because they never stayed in one place long enough for me to find them and focus. Finally I figured out how to set the camera to take multiple fast shots and this is what I got!

#1

#2

#3

Bye bye!

Here is another set, but not such a flattering side. :o)

I'm having trouble posting the next pic. Trying a post with no pic.

Okay, lets see if this works with the pic.

Going. . .

. . . going. . .

. . . Gone! . . .

The next day, just walking through the middle of the camping area, I saw one of them, and later I returned to the original area and there was only one there. Here is the victorious one!

ah, such fun.

That's all! These are pretty much unedited except to crop them. If anyone just loves photo-editing and wants to tweak them, just let me know. I think I'd like to put #'s 1, 2 and 3 in a framed collage.

Thats so cool; they are such beautiful birds!

I'm so glad you had such a good time and were able to see so many birds. Your daughter did a great job with the pics too!

Great shots! Gotta love Burst Mode.

I've never seen one of those before. I can see why they're your favorite.

Thanks for posting pics of a beautiful bird I've never seen!

Nice series!

Wish my camera had rapid fire mode!

Resin

Gosh this is such a beautiful bird. I can see why it is your favorite. So glad you were able to photograph them! Well done!!

What a gorgeous bird! I'd love to see one!

Awsom Shots!! What a pretty Bird.

I have to say # 2 is incredible...Thanks for sharing.