Sure. I always use either single point or auto area with my D500. Shutter speed and aperture vary according to conditions, but I use the fastest shutter speed I can "get away" with. For birds in flight in good light I go 1/3200 most of the time. With stationary subjects I still use 1/2000 or...
With due respect to my fellow Nikonites, it has kind of always been understood on this forum that critiques should only be given if asked for by the original poster. If Lisa is okay with it, then no problem, but I thought I'd mention this. :)