What a surprise. This is a new bird for me, discovered in an enchanting moment under the hemlock that stands outside my door. As he flittered around the edges and before I knew what I was watching, I snapped six photos.
Photo no. 1 was this surprise image.
The flying image below is photo no. 6. Everything in between is a series of blurs. A very quickly moving little gem.
I am thrilled to have stumbled upon him! According to Peterson, Tennessee is in this bird's wintering range.
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What a wonderful little bird! I loved the last image showing the light through his feathers!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful job in capturing him! i love both, but the one with the wings spread is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI agree, the photo of the kinglet with his wings spread is beautiful! Kudos for getting him/her to sit still long enough for a portrait, too.
ReplyDeleteThe ruby-crowned kinglet is a pretty common bird up here, especially in the winter time. They look remarkably similar to Hutton's vireos, but it doesn't look like that species occurs in your area - lucky! Congrats on the new species!
I like Kinglets, both Ruby Crowned and Golden Crowned. They always seem to look cute and satisfied as they busy themselves finding specs of nourishment.
ReplyDeleteHi Marie. He was such a busy bird. I was so surprised to see what I'd captured. And yes, the feather spread is grand.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gina. I agree. Two surprise photos when I though I had none.
I wish I knew how many seconds these snaps took, Monica. Not many. He was very fast! And I was lucky. It was a delight to see a new bird in my own yard.
Yes, Bernie. 'Busy' is the word. I looked at that first photo and thought, how adorable! Maybe its the eye ring or that tiny little beak. Fun.
Wonderful, I love the wings against the sky in that last shop!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your LIFER - Ruby-Crowned Kinglet.
ReplyDeleteYes, the last pic is great.
I like that one, too, Kathie. Actually, I'm thrilled with both of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tabib. Finding out with photos that I had seen my first kinglet was a fun experience.
Hey Vickie congrats on seeing your first Kinglet. I only get to see them when they migrate through. Great photos because they are hard to capture with a camera they move so fast.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad my camera was in my hand, Toni. I would have missed this bird altogether without it.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet only once. I agree that they are very sweet little birds. And how fun to ID a new species.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sparverius. Yes, it was fun. I get excited when I see birds that aren't familiar, right here at my backdoor. Makes you stop taking anything for granted!
ReplyDeleteExcellent spot :) I often take pics before I know what it is too... I really love the silouette image. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNice shots vickie, good catch of the flying shot.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I love the flight shot. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice...they are such beautiful tiny things. I'm glad you came by wingsnthings and led me here to your blog. I'll definitely be back.
ReplyDeleteKinglets are quite common here on the mountain, but they are so flighty that I have never gotten a pics of one. Both of your shots are terrific. I find both kinglets adorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos. They move fast and are not easy to get pictures of!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise to find the bird and great that you could get photos of it.
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