Thistle Hunter
Photographer: Mark Noll
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In November 2024, a vagrant Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was found in the same patch of prairie in the Chicago suburbs for several days straight, apparently finding a plentiful supply of grasshoppers to eat. I took this photo as the flycatcher tilted his head to investigate a potential meal, shortly after it started to drizzle. I especially love the mirrored colors in the bird and background, created by the light overcast sky and variety of fall foliage.
1/1000 • f/4 • ISO 2000 • Nikon Z8 • 500mm • Nikon 500mm f/4E FL
