The Eastren King bird picture was taken along the beaver pond at Wildcat Ridge WMA. This bird likes to perch along the waters edge and wait for a bug to land on the surface and then swoop down to for a quick dinner before any fish notice.

 

Technical data:
D70 1/200Sec F/8
ISO200 400mm

 

 

 

 

The ruffled appeance of this King Bird is the result of the wind moving the tree causing the bird to balance on the branch.

 

Technical data:
D70 1/1250Sec F/8
ISO200 400mm

 

 

 

This Eastren Phoebe picture was taken at the Great Swamp Wildlife Observation Center from a blind designed for people to get a good look at the birds with out disturbing them. Notice the bee in the birds mouth.

 

Technical data:
D70 1/60Sec F/16
ISO200 400mm