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Eastern Phoebe 1
This is the only tyrant flycatcher to winter in the southeastern United States; very early in the spring, it returns to its breeding grounds in the Northeast and Canada. Often seen where there is human activity, it prefers to nest under a bridge, in a culvert, or under the eaves of an overhanging roof.
Habitat
Forest edge, often not far from water; hawks for insects from a quiet perch
Location
Zarephath, New Jersey, USA
Date taken
26-Mar-2008
Scientific name
Sayornis phoebe
Equipment used
Digiscoped with Nikon 12.1 MP Coolpix P5100 camera...Nikon FSB-6 Bracket...Nikon 30X Wide DS Eyepiece...Nikon ED82-A Fieldscope

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Gordon Hodgson
Date added
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