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Unknown Bird
Danielbirdwatcher

Unknown Bird (Polioptila caerulea)

I was in my yard and he was high in the branches of a tree. I think I saw him the other week but I couldn't snare a picture. He doesn't come to the feeder. Why do certain birds come to feeders and others don't? I know this is a small picture but I would love your interaction on just what this bird species is?
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Habitat
Dense Woods behind back yard
Location
Summerville, South Carolina
Date taken
04/03/2019
Scientific name
Polioptila caerulea
Equipment used
Nikon,Coolpix B700
firecrest15
Hi Daniel

Nice bird to capture in your yard - it's a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea. It's chiefly insectivorous so may not be tempted by your feeders.
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
I know that bird :D That's Bruce - the Blue-grey Gnatcatcher! Hi, Bruce! No, wait. Maybe it's his wife, Bertha. Oh well. I know the family, at any rate.
 
B
a gorgeous photo of this lovely gnatcatcher, Daniel, wonderful setting, top marks, many thanks for sharing!!!
 
ducbucln
Beautifully captured with that turn of the head. Congratulations on your newest sighting-if it is!

Vicki
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
It's the species I posted two days ago ;) Blue-grey Gnatcatcher.

I'm assuming it's a lifer for you so Congrats Daniel!
 

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