This bird was reported via eBird, but without an exact location. A friend took her dogs for a walk around the neighborhood and was able to find it. She let me know where she saw it. I drove down the street she saw it on, and I happened to see it sitting in a tree that was just starting to leaf out. Pure luck to stumble across this lifer that easily, I couldn’t believe it! I watched it for a few minutes and then it flew across the street, and into an arborvitae tree. It bounced around a few branches and then settled in. It started preening and fluffing feathers. After about 20 minutes or so, it flew down to the ground and grabbed a bee, then sat at eye level briefly and back up it went. Again, it flew across the street, this time to an orange feeder. Shortly after, a Baltimore Oriole started chattering and chased it away. It flew up high and to the southeast. I have not seen or heard of a sighting since then. This is an incredibly beautiful bird, especially when the sun shines on it. I’m glad I took a little detour from work when I did today, or I may not have seen it. Photos are from this morning, 5/4. Enjoy!
We got some great shots! I hope someone finds it again. That’s when I would love to see.
Well….I should not have used my speech to text feature…and I should have proofread! My comment should have read “you got some great shots! I hope someone finds it again. That’s one I would love to see.”
Thank you very much! Funny thing, I read your comment and knew what you were trying to say. I thought it might be talk to text, since one of my friends uses it all the time and the messages I get make no sense, but I understand them!
Wonderful photos! I was only able to get obscured looks at the bird, so these are a treat!
Thank you Karen! Good thing you arrived when I was there!
You’re killing me with all these great posts! Love it! Stunning and beautiful! I can’t say this enough….thanks for sharing!
Thank you Karie! This has been the best start to a spring migration in my life! All these rare birds, record early arrivals and life birds. I can’t wait until next Tuesday morning!!!
I start vacation tomorrow! I can’t wait! But now I’m wondering if I’ll even see anything because they have been early! Fingers crossed. Wishing you continued success!!
I’m taking 2 weeks starting tomorrow at 2pm! Bring on the birds!!!
These pictures are amazing!! Such a beautiful bird and you really capture the uniqueness of his markings!
Beautiful shots Jeremy, keep posting!
Thank you very much!