Blue-gray Gnatcatcher #1 Metal Print

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The constant motion of the tiny, cute Blue-gray Gnatcatcher can be a challenge to photograph as it flits around in dense foliage foraging for insects and spiders. As it flicks its tail from side to side, the Blue-gray gnatcatcher scares up insects and proceeds to chase them down. Spider webs are a favorite target for food as well as strands of webbing for their tiny cup shaped nests.

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...