Vermilion Flycatcher. Estero Llano Grande SP and World Birding Center, Weslaco TX

All good things come to those who work a bird long enough! I photographed this Vermilion Flycatcher at Estero Llano Grande State Park and World Birding Center in Weslaco Texas from much greater distances yesterday, over the space of 30 minutes or so…and just once he flew in close enough to fill the frame and sat still long enough so I could get off a burst of shots. One of the most stunning of North American birds and somewhat of a Texas specialty, though you can find them in Florida too.

Nikon P900 at 2000mm equivalent field of view. 1/500th @ ISO 160 @ f6.5. -.7 EV to keep the orange from burning out. Processed in Lightroom.