{"id":31691,"date":"2023-02-17T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flgcc.com\/?p=31691"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:35:23","slug":"vermilion-flycatcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flgcc.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/vermilion-flycatcher\/florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Vermilion Flycatcher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Earlier this spring, my wife Pam and I got our cameras out and took a ride over by Orlando to find a rare bird that had been reported in the area. The bird is a Vermilion Flycatcher, and the males are beautiful. They are normally found in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the very southern part of the US. Those observed in Florida have likely migrated north for the winter. Most years there will only be a handful reported across all of Florida. This was a \u201clifer\u201d bird for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vermillion Flycatcher Perched in a Tree<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like other flycatchers, they are fun to watch feed as they take to the air from their perch to catch flying insects. They are quite acrobatic while on the chase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vermillion Flycatcher Sitting in a Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A couple of weeks later, I went back to the same spot with my good friend and fellow photographer, Art Nadelman, and the flycatcher was still there. This was also a “lifer” bird for Art! Once again, he cooperated for us to get some more pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vermillion Flycatcher Perched in a Tree in the Sun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Follow the link https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/guide\/Vermilion_Flycatcher\/overview<\/strong><\/a> for more information about these beautiful little birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n