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I was greeted by this Eastern Phoebe on a recent visit to a local park. I stood there for several minutes watching it sing.

Taken at Lake Lynn in Raleigh, North Carolina

One of our most familiar eastern flycatchers, the Eastern Phoebe’s raspy “phoebe” call is a frequent sound around yards and farms in spring and summer. These brown-and-white songbirds sit upright and wag their tails from prominent, low perches. They typically place their mud-and-grass nests in protected nooks on bridges, barns, and houses, which adds to the species’ familiarity to humans. Hardy birds, Eastern Phoebes winter farther north than most other flycatchers and are one of the earliest returning migrants in spring.

The Eastern Phoebe’s eponymous song is one of the first indications that spring is returning. It’s also a great way to find phoebes as they go about their business in quiet wooded neighborhoods. Just don’t mistake the Black-capped Chickadee’s sweet, whistled “fee...

Hello, my name is Chad Meyer. I started my photography journey in 2018 after visiting many of the beautiful parks and mountains that North Carolina has. I settled in to Raleigh, North Carolina and started with mostly nature photography and then transitioned into wildlife photography as well. I hope you enjoy the nature and wildlife moments I capture. I am now located in Pfafftown NC I aim for unique views and pictures that tell a story