California Gnatcatcher

An adult male California Gnatcatcher defending his territory. This species is listed as threatened under the endangered species act. Most of its former range in Southern California has been cleared for development.

[Kerri]

What a beautiful little guy

[Ellen E]

Fantastic! Those guys are so difficult to photograph! My photo of which I am most proud on 365 is my CA gnatcatcher shot! It took me hours of stalking them on 3 different days to get it! http://365project.org/ellen/365/2010-07-13

[Brad Johnson]

"C'mon over here, I'll show you threatened!" I can see why you didn't get any closer.

[Geertje K.]

Wow, great shot! So crisp and clear, i love it!

[Dean Barnes]

Great 'in context' shot Robert!

Love the name of this little bird too...it has a kind of alliterative ring to it. :)

[Roe Jan]

This looks like a very small bird. Love how it's holding on to that stalk and how you captured its habitat!

[Josie Bennett]

I'm so jealous that you got such a good shot! Where did you see this guy?

[Robert Velten]

@josieben Hey Josie, this was on the backside of UCI marsh, West of San Diego creek. I think there are several pairs on the embankments there. Also drove around Newport Backbay and saw a couple of Clapper Rails, good day for birding.

[Sue Beatty]

Great shot - sad story. Sadly one we all have - we have to have monster houses and leave no room for God's other creations.

[bruni]

That would be very sad..such a beauiful bird

[molizard]

haven't stumbled upon one of these yet. I'll keep an eye out. Nice shot.

[FaerieMoon]

We sometimes get the Blue-Grey Gnatcatchers around here, so pretty

[Jnadonza]

Great shot

[Henriette Sparkes]

Stunning...and I love the name too!