While driving through Texas, we stopped for lunch at a roadside picnic area. Dozens of these birds were swooping around, occasionally lighting high in the trees. I really enjoyed their antics.
sparker1 Cream of the Crop 29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | May 14, 2011 16:17 | #1 While driving through Texas, we stopped for lunch at a roadside picnic area. Dozens of these birds were swooping around, occasionally lighting high in the trees. I really enjoyed their antics. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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kmunroe Cream of the Crop 12,926 posts Joined Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia ,canada More info | May 14, 2011 17:50 | #2 nicely captured Stan
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DiamondLil Cream of the Crop 6,495 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2009 More info | May 14, 2011 20:16 | #3 Wow Stan! Are they different colors relative to the Eastern Kingbird. Nice finds. Wow do I have a lot to learn! The Chosen Spot, NY
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Back288 Goldmember 4,331 posts Joined Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin More info | May 14, 2011 21:15 | #4 Nice catch Stan! I've never seen one of these before, great colors, thanks for sharing! Mike
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sparker1 THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | May 14, 2011 21:21 | #5 Thanks, guys. I've seen these before out west, but only one at a time. It was amazing to see so many at once. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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Shar824 Cream of the Crop More info | May 14, 2011 22:22 | #6 Very nice shots Stan Sharon
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sparker1 THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | May 15, 2011 05:00 | #7 Thanks, Sharon. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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kenyc Cream of the Crop More info | May 15, 2011 06:25 | #8 I saw two here last week, first I've noticed this season... Kenny A. Chaffin
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dbriz POTN MILLIONAIRE 8,984 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: Arrowhead of Minnesota More info | May 15, 2011 07:37 | #9 Nice shots Stan, the Kingbird is a stately looking bird... I have been enjoying seeing all of your "trip birds"... 7d, 50D, 400mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4, 70-200mm f/4 IS, 50mm f/1.8
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sparker1 THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | May 15, 2011 10:23 | #10 Thanks much, Kenny & Dave. It surely is fun to see birds in different areas. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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Don1 Cream of the Crop More info | May 16, 2011 19:09 | #11 Beautiful colors Stan. What a great way to spend the lunch hour. Don
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sparker1 THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | May 16, 2011 20:41 | #12 It was fun, Don. I hated to leave that spot. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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