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Post by kastern on Jul 5, 2007 9:40:50 GMT -8
I need help with some Flycatcher ID's....these are just the first two. I think the first one is a Western Wood Pee Wee.... here is another view He was fairly large as Flycatcher's go but not as big as an Olive Sided...was found in an Aspen Grove at Tunkwa Lake Park, perched sort of mid height and flew out and caught insects at the same level. The following three photos are of a small Flycatcher (there were actually several of them) that were in the small Aspens and Wild Roses growing near our campsite. They stayed low in the vegetation and usually dropped down to almost ground level to feed. They may well be juvenile birds. Possibly Willow but they don't appear to have a crest at all, nor an eye ring....same with Least...there is no eye ring and the bill seems too long for a Hammond's...possibly a Dusky? but they are definitely brown, not gray....I'm confused. They were smaller than the first guy. Kathy
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Post by Gord on Jul 6, 2007 10:04:39 GMT -8
Hi Kathy I agree on the pewee. An olive-sided has an even more pronounced 'vest' as they are whiter on the chin and tummy. If I had to take a stab at the little empid based on pictures (which are awesome as always!) I might think Dusky. I dont know them well though. A willow would be one to consider based on habitat, but it doesnt look like a willow who has a complete yellow lower mandible which is a good field mark. Hammond's tend to enjoy conducting business higher up in the trees and this one doesnt look like one to me. The pale lores, which the guide's confirm, is good for a dusky as well. Not much in the way of eye-ring on this guy though. I think the colour looks ok for a dusky. Too bad it wouldnt sing for you. Such fun! I enjoy looking at pictures and working on ID's
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