Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Had some fun today chasing this Ruby-crowned Kinglet through the trees.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet - a first on the bluff

I have photographed a Ruby-crowned Kinglet before but never in my own yard. I certainly wasn’t expecting to see one when I was sitting on the front porch but there it was flittering around. It landed just across from me, providing this great opportunity for a shot in our Willow Tree.

Bonus - The Willow Tree is starting to show buds, I hadn’t noticed. Spring is starting to appear!

Life Bird - Ruby-crowned Kinglet

This is the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. I had wanted to see and photograph them for so long and was finally successful.  This super tiny birds are swift jumpers and flyers so I feel lucky any of my shots came in focused. 

The ruby crown in his head indicates this is a male. 

Olympus OMD-EM1X,  Olympus 300mm lens + MC-20