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The Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) occurs across part of the southwestern United States and much of Mexico. It is a fairly common bird in some habitats such as cottonwood groves along the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, and elsewhere in south and west Texas. The courtship display of the species is incredible, and is often called a "butterfly" flight as the male flies high in the sky, then calls as it flutters back earthward on rapidly beating wings. The male in the top two shots was photographed in February, 1999, in Starr Co., Texas with a Canon EOS 1N & EF 300mm F/2.8L lens with a 2X extender. The camera and lens were mounted on a Gitzo tripod and Fuji Velvia rated at 40 ASA was the film.
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The two below shots were digital captures in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, in April, 2003, with a Canon EOS 10D and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender.
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