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01-SEP-2016	Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Almost Got Away! A Black Phoebe

I wasn't able to ID this bird. It was sitting on a branch of a tree when I saw it, but it was against the light and looked dark enough that I couldn't tell. Then it flew! I grabbed a shot and hoped I got it. The P900 I shot with isn't an action camera, like a DSLR is. The bird almost got away! It was on the left side of a horizontal frame, and is much better as a vertical. Would appreciate any feedback on the ID.

Could it be a Black Phoebe? I did get another photo of the bird before it flew away - http://www.pbase.com/image/164008387

It has been confirmed as a Black Phoebe!

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/2000s f/6.5 at 357.0mm iso720 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	01-Sep-2016 09:33:36
Make	Nikon
Model	COOLPIX P900
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	357 mm
Exposure Time	1/2000 sec
Aperture	f/6.5
ISO Equivalent	720
Exposure Bias	0.30
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Metering Mode
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Karen Moen		08-Sep-2016 07:25
Amazing feather detail! Gorgeous shot. Voted.

Alexander Kazakov		07-Sep-2016 07:01
Good action shot! V

Laura Milholland		04-Sep-2016 06:01
I do love your timing for this shot, Vern. Very nicely captured. Yes, the Phoebes are so fun to watch, and handsome little things.

Buz Kiefer		03-Sep-2016 21:22
This is masterful, Vern. Great moment captured beautifully. Vote.

Carl Carbone		03-Sep-2016 01:15
Still a nice catch! I'd say Black Phoebe too.

Hank Vander Velde		02-Sep-2016 23:54
Gre3at shot with the P900 Vern.

John Shen Photography		02-Sep-2016 23:39
Super catch & capture of this beauty! :)

Ed Duverger		02-Sep-2016 21:12
Just beautiful.

Nirvan Hope		02-Sep-2016 17:46
Beautiful capture of the wing feathers.

Greg W		02-Sep-2016 17:06
Hey Vern, that looks like a juvenile Black Phoebe. An adult is all black with light gray highlights. A juvenile has the golden highlights along it wings and back. I really like the movement that your shot shows. . Greg

Gary		02-Sep-2016 16:45
Nice reaction and an excellent shot...

Ruth Voorhis		02-Sep-2016 16:30
Good catch of those wonderful wing feathers!

joseantonio		02-Sep-2016 15:52
spectacular capture.Well done.V.

Bob Davis		02-Sep-2016 14:56
nice shot Vern

Steve Thuman		02-Sep-2016 13:01
Great catch. Hard to tell without seeing more of it, but I'll say Black Phoebe

Helen Betts		02-Sep-2016 12:51
Perfect timing to get this beautiful in-flight capture. Naturally, I have no idea what it is!

Graham P		02-Sep-2016 10:41
Vern, first glance I thought it to be a 'shuttlecock'(LOL) but then saw it as a bird - marvelous capture in those circumstances - well done.

Yvonne		02-Sep-2016 10:34
A pretty shot with the flight feathers stretched.... v

Ann		02-Sep-2016 09:18
Wow, fantastic capture Vern, perfect timing. v

Debbie		02-Sep-2016 08:32
Beautiful shot

Photo.Keely		02-Sep-2016 08:22
Nice capture! Well done! V.

globalgadabout		02-Sep-2016 07:57
well caught, yet still a bit of a fleeting glimpse for identifying...could it be an olive-sided flycatcher?..

Martin Lamoon		02-Sep-2016 07:55
Excellent in flight capture. v

Bea.		02-Sep-2016 07:31
Brilliant catch.

Anitta		02-Sep-2016 07:25
You've done a great job, Vern. This is a great image and superb timing! V

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