September 30th, 2005. Bennett Meadow, Northfield, MA.
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Unidentified Flycatcher Empidonax sp.
| Images taken using Canon Powershot A-95 through Swarovski HD telescope.
| Willow/Alder Flycatcher
- 1, stayed very low in willows near trail entrance, only 1 - 2 feet
above ground level. I saw this bird reasonably well but only got a
couple of very poor quality images. I never heard it call so couldn't
really say whether it's a Willow or Alder Flycatcher. Either species
would be rather late in Western Mass on this date and I'm quite happy
that the bird wasn't a Least Flycatcher due to the size, rather heavy
bill (lower mandible appeared mostly orange in the field) and medium-longish primary extension. An eye ring was notable, but not
quite bold as Least Flycatcher and the bird infrequently flicked its
tail upward.
Of course, feedback and comments are welcome;
james @keenbirding.com
Thanks!
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