American Redstart photographed at Collinsville, CT — Unlike many warblers that glean quietly from leaf undersides, redstarts actively sally out into the air to snap up prey mid-flight. Mid-June sightings like this mark peak territory defense and active provisioning for the season.

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American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

Photographed: June 19, 2026
Location: Collinsville, CT
Habitat: Deciduous canopy along riverbank
Season: Summer Breeder
Lens: Sony FE 200–600mm G OSS @ 600mm
Focal length: 600mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter: 1/1600s
ISO: ISO 1600

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