Eastern Kingbird Finally Arrived

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I couldn't remember when the Easter Kingbird [Tyrannus tyrannus] would be showing his face in our area. Last week I was passing by the area where they are usually found, and I was surprised at how many I saw. Usually I see one, and this time it was between 6 and 7 of them in different locations. I don't know what is happening, but I have noticed that there seem to be more birds lately. Maybe I notice them more too. Well, this time I will be short and sweet in this blog post. I am hoping to go back and take more photos of the kingbirds before they migrate again. They do remind me of hummingbirds, as they like to hover above the grass a lot.
Fiscal year end for my business is approaching, so I will probably be buried in the paperwork for a couple of weeks. No, it isn't that much work, but I only have 1-2 hours or less a day for computer work. Enjoy your summer!

~ Anna

[Previously published on My Only Photo Journey Blog]

Comments

SAPhotographs (Joan) said…
It is always wonderful to see the birds come back every season.
July 5, 2010 at 2:57 AM
Philip said…
Very striking Bird indeed nice shot !!
July 5, 2010 at 4:09 AM
Will said…
Nice shot Anna! It appears to be watching you. SO much green in the photo too that it looks like summer has really arrived even in the far north. Do you have your own business, Anna? Or just referring to your workplace as "my business"? Summer is busy here too. Of course work is busy as always, but also all the gardening and other outdoor projects.
July 5, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Marka said…
Great photograph! I'm looking forward to seeing more like this one. Cheers!
July 5, 2010 at 7:16 PM
This Is My Blog - fishing guy said…
Anna: Beautiful capture in the wild, I love the coloring on that bird.
July 6, 2010 at 1:18 AM
Peter said…
The way you portrayed this little bird in front of the background does justice to, not only mother nature, but your talent as a photographer. Well Done!
July 6, 2010 at 1:37 AM
Ruth said…
I wish I would see my bluebirds again.

I am sad, but 8 comments at sync, including yours, did not appear. I received email verification, but they aren't at the post. It makes me sad. Some time ago I had also discovered that all the comments from my first year at least, many exchanges with dear friends, have disappeared. I imagine there is nothing I can do about that. But I do hope this will be rectified soon for the current post. I would so appreciate it if you would re-post your comment, you could just copy and paste, you said:

Ruth dear another great post, and what a nice time that is. It is so nice that you follow such a tradition. BTW is that on owl sitting behind your fishing nephew, lol. Anna :)
July 6, 2010 at 4:26 AM
Tatiana said…
Superb shot as always of this beautiful bird Anna :) And wishing you to enjoy your summer with Matthew and hubby...
July 6, 2010 at 9:42 AM
RuneE said…
The more birds that sing around us the better. When there is no birds around we have a problem.
July 6, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Bird said…
Oh, good luck with your paperwork! The Kingbird is one I've never heard of, so off to Google I go :)
July 6, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Marvin said…
Lovely! I saw a pileated woodpecker and his mate the other day. Every time I see an unusual bird, I think, "How would Anna photograph it?"
July 6, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Chris said…
That's a wonderful bird first, and that's also nice if you see it every year! You got a nice picture there and I hope you will get more!
July 6, 2010 at 6:21 PM
beanow said…
So beautiful green portrait. Really lovely beard.
July 7, 2010 at 4:09 PM
George said…
I don't know if there are more birds in our area, but I know I am more aware of the birds we see. Betsy is very interested in photographing 'her' birds, so we both pay more attention.
I really like your photograph.
July 7, 2010 at 8:12 PM
John Maslowski said…
Can see where they got the name for this bird, very majestic looking. Your bird shots are amazing Anna so beautifully composed and with great clarity.
July 7, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Nature Nut /JJ Loch said…
GORGEOUS CAPTURE, ANNA!!! I noticed a lot of robins in my yard this morn. More than I can ever remember seeing at one time.

Have a super day, dear. Always love your blog posts!!!

Hugs, JJ
July 8, 2010 at 9:34 AM
kRiZcPEc said…
A superb shot. :D
July 8, 2010 at 9:48 PM
lissa said…
wonderful shot, I like the green background, it somehow makes the bird stand out more
July 9, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Jeevan said…
Very nice capture anna! Hope the birds stay long for your great photography. For the last two days there was a bird chipping around my house, and its tone was very strange.
have a great time dear, and don’t bury yourself much into the work and do take time to observe.
July 10, 2010 at 5:28 AM
Charles said…
Lovely shot....When I grow up I want to be as great a photographer as you....lol. Sorry I stayed away so long, it was due to website issues.
July 14, 2010 at 1:08 AM
Unknown said…
Lovely image Anna. The cute bird seems to take a liking to your photography, going by the pose...Thomas
July 14, 2010 at 1:41 AM
Bergson said…
qu'ils sont beaux tous tes oiseaux !!
July 14, 2010 at 4:54 AM
JB's Big and Small Worlds said…
Great pic, Anna! Is he looking over his shoulder at you?
Hope you are having a good summer!
--JB
July 14, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Phil Slade said…
Kingbirds are a lovely genus, I think you captured their uniqueness.
July 14, 2010 at 2:19 PM
johnny said…
Precioso este pajaro y el desenfoque con el fondo verde.
Buen cierre fiscal
Abrazos
July 14, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Rajesh said…
Beautiful shot of the bird. The colors are fantastic, especially the white outline on the wings.
July 14, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Marie said…
Nice bird, we don't have these in Norway :)
July 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Nina said…
Woooow what a beautifull and stunning shot Anna!!!

I love it ^__^ Good work
Nina ^_^
July 16, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Pietro Brosio said…
Very beautiful photo of the Easter Kingbird, I really enjoy it!
Happy weekend!
July 17, 2010 at 12:04 AM
quilly said…
Only in the past two years have I started noticing the birds. I have hummingbird feeders in my yard and can sit and watch the birds gather all day! Right now there is a Robin pulling a worm from our back lawn and several Yellow Finch in the tree at the edge of the yard. The other day I was visited by a House Sparrow and his mate. We also have Bald Eagles, Osprey, Red Tailed Hawks and huge Ravens. And to think, for years I paid the birds no mind. They are amazing creatures.
July 17, 2010 at 2:38 PM
jdrbeaudoin photography said…
Beautiful shot Anna! What was the focal length you used?
Anyways, I'm back! My photo site is tentatively up at http://jdrbeaudoin.zenfolio.com with a link to my blog. I've only just started it so it's sparse in content but I will be adding more over the next few months. I will have some exciting photographic ventures to add to it. Anyways, just letting you know I'm back :-) Take care.
~JD
July 17, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Marka said…
Thank you for your kind words, Anna! I always look forward to your comments, as they are always insightful. 'tis always refreshing and encouraging to hear that others appreciate my photography. You keep up the great photographs as well!
July 17, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Tabib said…
Beautiful Grey-black Flycatcher with nice clean green back-ground.
July 17, 2010 at 10:31 PM
joshi daniel said…
loved those bokeh and the postcard like quality of the image!
July 20, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Max-e said…
Hi Anna, nice photo. I also enjoy having birds around. Thanks for stopping by and for the comments. In answer to your question the Siamese kittens eyes are as blue in real life as they are in the photo.
July 25, 2010 at 1:34 AM
MedaM said…
Ana this is wonderful photo and a bird is really lovely. I too wish for you to enjoy the summer and good luck with your paperwork!
August 4, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Boccone Claire said…
Superbe photo!Bravo!
Amitiés de France:CLAIRE
September 11, 2010 at 5:37 AM
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