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@swede1952.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 4:31 PM

Flycatcher in the Green

Here’s a little Acadian flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) I spotted on a spring day. ...

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"A small Acadian flycatcher perches lightly on a slender branch, surrounded by soft green leaves that frame it like a quiet woodland curtain. The bird’s head is a gentle wash of warm brown, tapering into a clean white throat and chest that catch the light like a small lantern in the shade. Its wings and tail are a muted grayish‑brown, neatly folded, giving it a tidy, compact look as it rests.

The flycatcher’s posture is alert but calm — the kind of stillness that feels ready to burst into motion at any second. Its dark eyes are bright and watchful, fixed on something just beyond the frame, as if listening for the faintest flutter of an insect’s wings. The background melts into a soft blur of greens and shadows, making the bird stand out like a delicate note in a quiet forest.

The whole scene feels peaceful, intimate, and fleeting — a moment of woodland quiet captured before the little bird darts away." - Microsoft Copilot

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