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While birding at Bass Lake Park yesterday, I found a cute little Blue-gray Gnatcatcher flitting among the leaves. Gnatcatchers are so darn quick, always on the move and a bit difficult to photograph as they constantly fly in and out of the shadows. Today was lucky though because of the cloudy skies which meant no harsh lighting to contend with so capturing this beautiful little bird with my camera was easier than normal. The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is quite common in the central North Carolina region. They are found in mixed and deciduous forests from late April into early September. Believe it or not, many people have them nesting in their yard without realizing that they are there! Because of their diminutive size and hyperactive nature, they are hard to see. To find them, listen for their distinctive “cheee-cheee-cheee” calls coming from the lower to mid canopies of trees and shrubs. Photo by @sally_siko of @birdwatching_nc Canon 5Ds . . . . #birdnerd #birdsofinsta #birdsofinstagram #ncwildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatchers #bird #birds #basslakepark #ncbirds #ncbirdwatching #canon #canon5ds #ncoutdoors #ncnature #bluegraygnatcatcher #ncwildlifephotographer #northcarolinabirding #birdwatchingnc #northcarolinabirds #audubonsociety #birdoftheday #audubonnc #bestbirds #birders #birder #birdwatchers #birdfreaks #canonusa #yourshotphotographer

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