Vermilion Flycatcher

As a record of a vagrant bird this is fine. There is no doubt about the ID and it would confirm any report to the state rare birds committee.

As an image of a bird in general therre are some issues. I'm not sure if the bird itself is in the critical zone of foucus. I'd also like to see more light on the face/eyes of the bird, which would have been possible if the bird had turned its head into the light.

I like the overall gray background and the perch is interesting and adds some texture to the image. I think the amount of space above the bird could be reduced for a stronger composition.

Vermilion Flycatcher shows up in the eastern states as a rare vagrant. I have no idea what the eBird range map is actually saying and I'd not put much into their percentage range.

Also know that it is extremely unlikely that a male Vermilion Flycatcher will join this bird. Vagrants are almost always solitary birds that got caught up in some weather system, or have something wrong with their migration orientation. 

Hi Barb,

A good find and you were able to snag a fairly descent photo.  I would crop it tighter and try to develop those shadows up on the face of the flycatcher.  BG is nice and wish the bird was a tad sharper.  Vermillion flycatchers have been showing up in Michigan frequently with a few records being recorded up in the UP every year........................Jim

Rich pretty much said it all on this one, Barbara.  I do like the perch she chose and I love the coloration of the females.  I don't know what the situation is on that drive, but like a lot of "hawking" birds they seem to pick certain perches that they like.  If you can get your car closer even when it's not there and just wait, she might come back.