Eastern Phoebe In Summer
by Morris Finkelstein
Title
Eastern Phoebe In Summer
Artist
Morris Finkelstein
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) is a large flycatcher that is widespread in the eastern United States, and found in open woodlands, farmlands, and fields, particularly near water. It measures about 7 inches in length and weighs about 0.7 ounces. They forage for flying insects from a low perch, often conspicuously. The Eastern Phoebe has a long tail, white or yellow abdomen, black bill, very weak wing-bars, and a dark head.
This Eastern Phoebe perched on a branch in summer was photographed at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in St. Louis County, Missouri on 8-17-2022. I used a Nikon D850 camera body and a Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF VR lens to capture this image. Settings: 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 2500. The Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, was established in 1997 and includes 4318 acres with 6.5 miles of river frontage. It is an important birding area as it is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and is on a major migratory flyway.
I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Nikon Full Frame Cameras, 8-27-2022
Beautiful Birds, 8-28-2022
Gentlemen Club Art Group, 8-28-2022
Your Very Best Photography, 9-1-2022
10 Plus, 9-12-2022
New FAA Uploads, 9-13-2022
Midwest America Photography, 9-22-2022
Avian Photography, 9-27-2022
Animal Photographs, 9-28-2022
Just Perfect, 10-21-2022
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August 21st, 2022
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