This beautiful bird has been in the Chicago area for a week and many photographers are going back for seconds including me. I was dreaming of a shot with wings open and split tail exposed on a teasel plant and magically it happened. And believe it or not this bird was hanging out in an off leash dog park. Absolutely crazy but the bird did not mind.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Lake County
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), Feeding in the Wild
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp11/02/2024 17:58:40
- CameraILCE-1
- Aperture7.1
- Focal Length600
- Iso400
- Shutter Speed1/2000
- Orientation1
A dream shot indeed
Thanks Mike.
After looking at this I just deleted all my shots of the bird. Well, maybe not all of them but they don’t compare. Great shot!
I’m sure you’ve got some beautiful shots. The bird likes showing off.
Amazing shot! Tried to look for it today but no luck
I hope it comes back. It took a two day absence before then returned. .
Fantastic capture. I love it.
Thanks Bonnie.
Wow what a stunning image
Thanks Rebecca.
Amazing photo Emil. Right place, right time, right equipment. Well done sir.