Orange-crowned Warbler in flight photographed in warm evening light on Kodiak Island, Alaska. The tiny songbird is captured with wings fully raised against a soft golden background, showcasing its agile flight and delicate plumage. — **Orange-crowned Warbler in Flight** (*Leiothlypis celata,* Paruline verdâtre, Reinita coroninaranja, OCWA) Kodiak Island, Alaska, USA. Image Copyright ©Christopher Dodds. Sony a9 III Mirrorless camera with the new Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Lens & Sony 2X teleconverter @800mm ISO 5,000, f/9 @ 1/5,000s. Manual exposure.

Orange-crowned Warbler in Flight on Kodiak Island, Alaska

Christopher Dodds June 29, 2026

While exploring Kodiak Island, Alaska, an Orange-crowned Warbler suddenly took flight, providing a perfect opportunity to test the new Sony FE 100–400mm GM, Sony a9 III, and 2X Teleconverter. Fast autofocus, incredible frame rates, and a little luck came together to capture this fleeting moment.

**Townsend's Warbler in Fresh Spring Foliage** (*Setophaga townsendi,* Paruline de Townsend, Reinita de Townsend, TOWA) Near Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Image Copyright ©Christopher Dodds. Sony α1 II Mirrorless Camera Body & the new Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS & Sony 2X Teleconverter @800mm ISO 20,000, f/9 @ 1/5,000s. Manual exposure. Full-frame image.

Photographing a Townsend's Warbler Near Anchorage, Alaska in Early June

Christopher Dodds June 25, 2026

A colourful Townsend's Warbler greeted Julie and me shortly after arriving in Anchorage, Alaska. Early June is a wonderful time for spring migration, and this handsome bird provided the perfect reminder that sometimes the best wildlife photographs are waiting just beyond the parking lot.