Say’s Phoebe perches on waving grass stem or solid trail sign. Sallies forth, kites in place – a few body lengths above swaying grass. Dives for insect. Returns again and again to perch, rests, sallies again.

This bird chose to hunt near the trail, facing the photographer. An opportunity for practice.

Another galley showing a different bird with a different way to hunt.
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Category:Animals
Subcategory:Birds
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