I know of a few spots, but even then it requires patience and some luck in catching them in flight. This is the main give away for me. Lots of other birds will flit about and dart across, or even hang up under the leaves. The Spotted Flycatcher though will often take a perch and then swoop up or out to catch a fly before returning to the same branch.
I searched in vain for an hour or so last Saturday night, but then returned to the same spot on Sunday morning and found one within minutes. I knew I was in the right spot, just needed to bide my time. Unfortunately now, the trees are in full leaf in most parts and so photographing these lovely birds is a bit trickier. Despite not many pictures, I enjoyed watching this particular bird for some time. I hope it won't be my last of the year.
Cute bird!
ReplyDeleteHello. The spotted flycatcher is a beautiful looking bird. It is also common in Finland. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird! As Anu already said, it is quite common in Finland too.
ReplyDeleteI remember that this little bird seemed to be in every cemetery flycatching from the top of tombstones, but on recent visits to the UK I have difficulty finding even one.
ReplyDeleteHello, it is a cute bird. Lovely photos. Thanks for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour right Adam. A tricky bird to photograph in our UK woodland. You must go to Menorca where they like the sunshine and open ground, although there they are Mediterranean Flycatchers.
ReplyDelete...Adam, you did a fabulous job photographing this little fellow. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteSweet bird---nice pics
ReplyDeleteMB
Love the S Flycatcher, Adam, your are a great photographers.
ReplyDeletegreat captures... the soft focus on the leaves and sharp focus on the bird is so effective. LeeAnna
ReplyDeleteIt's so much easier to photograph them before the leaves come out! Well done.
ReplyDeleteNice pics! What sort of camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks very much. It is a DSLR Nikon D5100.
DeleteAwesome bird photos ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Your patience paid off - great shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat images here! But honestly yours always are.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the linkup at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-smattering-of-superrealism-from.html
A handsome bird! Enjoyed seeing your photos.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week!
Such a great series of this lovely bird!
ReplyDeleteHe is a Beauty! Lovely catch ... and he seemed to want to sit still for you!
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