My title photo gives away this bird. Even in a housing development, an open space may reveal a surprise. When I saw the long tail hanging over the utility wire I was jolted into remembering where I was. I saw Scissor-tailed Flycatchers twice in different locations, each time in a pair. I took many photos and watched them fly catching. They preferred their elevated perches making it a challenge for good photos.
The title photo and the two below are the only ones I kept. Their behavior suggested they would be cooperative. But, when I looked away from them, to check my camera setting or tie my shoelace, I looked up again to see they had flown and were not to be found again. It was as if they vanished into thin air. This occurred with both pairs.
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