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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Nest

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Title
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Nest

Description
A Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) shapes its nest. According to The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior, gnatcathers build their nests with "plant fibers bound together by spider webs, fastened to the top of a large branch and covered with lichens or other small items" possibly to help conceal the nest. In this example, it appears the bird used small, white flower petals to cover the nest.

Location
The Grove
Glenview, Illinois, USA

Credit
Mark Swanson/Swanson Media

Camera/Source
Nikon D300 DSLR

Lens
AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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Not applicable/Not applicable

Keywords
gnatcatchers, birds, animals, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea)

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