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Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn&#039;t realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn&#039;t intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html" title="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/135716_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=g06gcrn3qL6WecrnUco9qw987vM%3D" width="200" height="152" alt="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe **Here&#039;s the nest they were defending. I didn&#039;t hear any babies, but judging by the bird poop, it must be a popular nesting spot.<br /> <br /> This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn&#039;t realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn&#039;t intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html" title="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/135712_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=9r%2FoieOyLUpQPYSbCRaHIoX%2BD1g%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn&#039;t realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn&#039;t intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States,phoebe" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html" title="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/135715_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=b8FDgS32L5ud1OAV1fj9FvIaua0%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe **It was giving me the stink eye.<br /> <br /> This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn&#039;t realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn&#039;t intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html" title="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/135714_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=re7n99mAqAUKV75YpY0b7cP1nsY%3D" width="200" height="164" alt="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe **It kept fanning out its tail -- I wonder if this is a defensive tactic?<br /> <br /> This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn&#039;t realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn&#039;t intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html" title="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/135713_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=WVdvpLdpxgr31RuAwO6Qs6fTAz8%3D" width="200" height="162" alt="Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn&#039;t realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn&#039;t intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe

This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn't realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.

I only had my macro lens with me as I didn't intend to do any birding.

Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge

Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe **Here's the nest they were defending. I didn't hear any babies, but judging by the bird poop, it must be a popular nesting spot.<br /> <br /> This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn't realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn't intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States

Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn't realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn't intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States,phoebe

Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe **It was giving me the stink eye.<br /> <br /> This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn't realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn't intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States

Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe **It kept fanning out its tail -- I wonder if this is a defensive tactic?<br /> <br /> This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn't realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn't intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States

Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe This poor bird (and its mate) was so annoyed at me. I had been hiking and came upon a bird blind. I was tired and decided to sit for a few minutes. I didn't realize they had a nest in the blind, but they were very blunt with their displeasure as they continuously chirped at me and flew at my head. I felt so bad for the stress that I caused them that I left, but not before getting a few photos of these little characters. They will make excellent parents, no doubt.<br /> <br /> I only had my macro lens with me as I didn't intend to do any birding.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest/pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135716/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135712/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135715/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135714/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135713/eastern_phoebe_-_sayornis_phoebe.html Eastern Phoebe,Geotagged,Sayornis phoebe,Spring,United States

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The Eastern Phoebe

The Eastern Phoebe is a small passerine bird. This tyrant flycatcher breeds in eastern North America, although its normal range does not include the southeastern coastal United States.

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Uploaded May 26, 2022. Captured May 25, 2022 11:36 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm