I found these Scissor-tailed Flycatchers perched on a utility line overlooking a small wetland area. The air above the various ponds was abuzz with dragonflies and the scissor-tails were taking full advantage of the situation. Swooping down off of the wire, the Scissor-tail Flycatchers could be seen nabbing dragonflies—sometimes right out of the air. Once the speedy insects were subdued the birds would return to their perch to devour their prey.
Observation Details
County | – | Denton | |
City | – | Lewisville | |
Date | – | Oct 6, 2013 | |
Time of Day | – | Afternoon | |
Temperature | – | Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) | |
Weather | – | Clear | |
Habitat | – | Undeveloped-Wooded | |
Type of Behavior | – | Feeding, Hunting | |
Gender | – | Mixed | |
Maturity | – | Adult | |
Observer | – | Chris Jackson | |
Main Article | – | Scissor-tailed Flycatcher | Observation Location |
is there a place to visit to see your wildlife in the Dallas area?
Lot’s of places to go. Let me know what your are interested in and I’ll give you some suggestions.