Western Bluebird Perched #2
by Morris Finkelstein
Title
Western Bluebird Perched #2
Artist
Morris Finkelstein
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The colorful Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) is a small thrush often found outdoors in open woods and fields, frequently perched on branches, wire or fence posts. They drop to the ground to feed on grubs and insects before returning to their perch. They are known to sing while in flight. The Western Bluebird is small but stocky, with a short tail and wings, measuring about 7 inches in length and about 1.0 ounces in weight. It has a blue throat, while the similar Eastern Bluebird has an orange throat. Its range includes California, southern Rocky Mountains, Arizona, New Mexico, and much of Mexico.
This adult female Western Bluebird with “drab plumage” perched on bare branches was photographed at Bryce Canyon National Park on 6-24-2021. I used a Nikon D850 camera body and a Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF VR lens to capture this image. Settings: 1/800 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400. This National Park located in southern Utah is made up of a series of colorful canyons and rock formations carved into a high plateau.
I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Just Perfect, 10-1-2021
Birds In Focus, 12-13-2021
Beautiful Birds, 9-4-2022
10 Plus, 9-5-2022
1000 Views, 9-5-2022
1000 Views Special Feature, 9-6-2022
A Birding Group - Wings, 11-2-2022
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