What an amazing looking little bird to spend some time watching. He hopped around from branch to branch and getting a photo or two seemed in the end pure luck.
All about birds had this to say “A tiny, long-tailed bird of broadleaf forests and scrublands, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher makes itself known by its soft but insistent calls and its constant motion” and it sure fit this guys behavior to a tee.
To read ore about this bird visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-gray_Gnatcatcher/lifehistory
nature has no boss 
Never seen one before – he’s beautiful!
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He is quite a fine looking guy. That eye ring is really something.
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Definitely in my top 25 birds! Right there with the tufted titmouse. Thanks for the pics.
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Hi and thanks, they are such cool birds it is hard to argue with them being in your top 25. Thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it. Hope your having a great weekend.
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Sweet little puffball – great eye and brow stripe!
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Attention to detail for sure.
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Hi Mike. How big is this fella? In NZ we have a bird called the silvereye (or waxeye) which is tiny but looks quite similar.
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Hi Graham, he is about 3.5 inches (9cm) just a little guys for sure.
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Look at those tiny feet! Isn’t it funny how we all see something different?
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Hi it is and also a wonderful thing. Now we just need to put it all together.
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Great pics! This little guy is tiny and fast. I’ve had my own experiences photographing this species and kudos to you for nice captures.
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Hi and thanks. Sorry for the tardy responses lately. They are tough for sure but what a better way to spend a few hours.
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I have only recently learned to recognize this tiny bundle of energy, but now I see and hear and love it everywhere! 😊
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It is funny how that happens. We have recently had the same experience with bushtits.
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Can’t wait til they return to our yard again this fall. You’ve captured his personality — and that signature eye ring — perfectly!
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Hi Shannon and this guy was full of personality. These little guys are amazing and only passing through our area.
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