One of the really nice things about Eastern Wood Pewees is that they often have a perch that they like to use to hunt from, flying out to catch insects and then returning to the same perch. This means that they can be very easy to photograph, especially during migration when they are REALLY focused on eating. It also helps that they typically prefer fairly well exposed perches so they can spot their prey. This individual was no exception; over and over again it returned to the same perch allowing for tons of photos. Now if only the pewee was as colorful as a Painted Bunting…

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