Posted by Joseph Jupin on July 18, 2010 at 1:32 PM
I was trying to photograph an Indigo Bunting when this little guy appeared in the frame too. My best guess is a Blue-Grey Gnat Catcher. But I am sure that is too exotic to be the case. Your help requested.
It is indeed a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Depending on where it was taken (something that will help for future ID posts), it probably isn't too exotic as they can be quite common.
Drew
Posted by Joseph Jupin on July 19, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Drew, Thank you for your reply. This is my first correct guess. I have not seen one of these before...taken at the "Brig" NWR in NJ. Joe
We see blue-gray gnatcatchers in my neck of the woods from time to time. Once you have seen them they are an easy identification. There are few birds that small and they look to me kind of like miniature mockingbirds.
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5 repliesIt is indeed a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Depending on where it was taken (something that will help for future ID posts), it probably isn't too exotic as they can be quite common.
Drew
We see blue-gray gnatcatchers in my neck of the woods from time to time. Once you have seen them they are an easy identification. There are few birds that small and they look to me kind of like miniature mockingbirds.