A male American Redstart full of color and song on a cool early summer afternoon. Never one to sit still for long this little guy was both a frustration and joy to watch and photograph.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Redstart/id
Swan River National Wildlife Refuge.
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Sweet capture, Mike. I’ve been enjoying several pairs this year, one of which is in the backyard, so we get to see lots of activity.
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Hi Eliza, this was our first experience with this little bird. They don’t spend summers in our area. It was only further up north that we got the pleasure.
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There seem to be many more this year, for which I am delighted.
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It must be a treat.
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I think so!
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What an attractive looking bird!
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Hi Anne, yes he is a cute little guy.
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Wonderful pic! Warblers are a challenge to photograph but well worth the effort. And a joy to listen to.
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Hi and yes it is a challenge and best of all if your photos don’t work out you get to go back and try again. Time well spent.
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What a beautiful little bird and one I haven’t seen yet. Thank you.
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Hi and your welcome, he is indeed a good looking little guy. Glad to share what we see when we get a chance to get out an about. Hope your day is going well and wishing you a good week.
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Thank you, Mike. I am surviving 96 degrees and even went for a walk…🌞🌞🌞
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Your probably used to that kind of heat? I would melt.
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I always hated the cold and actively enjoy our steamy weather. My Dad was Hispanic/Native so maybe it’s in the genes.
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Could be genes or were you raised in the warm as well? Anyway I used up my complete load of heat tolerance while going to school in AZ for several years.
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I was raised “Game of Thrones” beyond the wall in Wildling territory. Winter was always coming…❄❄❄
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🙂
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This was a life bird for me this spring, and I think it’s one of the most handsome creatures under the sun!
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Hi Tanja, they are sure wonderful little birds and ones we don’t see here in Colorado often. Did you see them as they were passing through in migration? We saw this little guy up in Montana.
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Yes, during migration. A female at Chico Basin, and a male at Fountain Creek Regional Park. I felt very fortunate.
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I will have add those spots to my rounds next spring.
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I hope you will. They are wonderful birding destinations.
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Thanks for cluing me in to those spots.
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I have never seen this bird. It’s very, very cute.
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HI, he is a cute little guy indeed.
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What a pretty little bird!
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He is a beauty for sure. Hope your doing well and hope your week is a fine one.
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Absolutely adorable bird! I have never seen one, even in pictures!
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Hi and we agree that he is a cute little fella and boy can he belt out a nice tune as well.
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Wow, what a cutely little guys! Amazing photography!
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Thanks.
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No problem 😁
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I followed you, I love your title “nature has no boss”
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Thanks for following along it’s will be nice to have you as we share what we find out in the world around us.
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No Problem! Like I said, I will enjoy checking out your blog regularly to see. Ore of what your blog has to offer!
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Thanks.
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