Fluidr / Gary Fairhead's "Small Birds" set

Tiny King II

N 12 B 1.6K C 3 E Apr 25, 2014 F Apr 25, 2014

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Ruby Crowned Kinglet male. These guys are really tiny measuring in at just 1 cm longer than the largest Ruby Throated Hummingbirds. They are double the weight of the hummers though but half the weight of a Chickadee....and they don't know how to relax..almost always moving.

I managed a few shots today of my little friend here who continues to frequent my yard and he even visited a sunflower feeder for several minutes. This is the first time I have witnessed this species go to a feeder. They are predominantly insect eaters.......Actually I cant be certain this is the same one that was in my yard a few days ago...the crest does appear to be different in size and is more orange....

Canon 7D and Canon 500F4 with Canon 1.4 XTC

Phoebe

N 7 B 833 C 3 E Apr 1, 2013 F Apr 25, 2014

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Tiny King

N 34 B 1.3K C 13 E Apr 21, 2014 F Apr 21, 2014

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A Ruby Crowned Kinglet displays his crown. Nice to see this and another in my yard today. Canon 7D and 500F4 with 580Ex at -1 2/3 exp comp for fill.

The Fox

N 33 B 1.3K C 12 E Apr 29, 2013 F Apr 18, 2014

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My favorite sparrow. The Fox Sparrow. This one from last year and I am anxiously waiting to see my first this season. There have been reports :-)

Canon 7D and 500F4

Creepy Visitor

N 15 B 1.0K C 8 E Apr 14, 2014 F Apr 14, 2014

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A Brown Creeper visited my yard today and gave me several good opportunities for shots....very quick little hunters.

Canon 7D and 500F4 with 1.4 XTC