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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: christie on July 02, 2007, 03:08:11 PM

Title: flycatcher?
Post by: christie on July 02, 2007, 03:08:11 PM

While walking along the Humber River I saw a flycatcher with a yellow front. I'm sorry I don't have more than that, it flew away pretty quickly. Any ideas?

Title: flycatcher
Post by: Joe on July 02, 2007, 09:46:36 PM

How big was it?

Could be a yellow-bellied? or a great crested?

Joe

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Post by: christie on July 03, 2007, 10:31:00 AM

I'd say it was a larger flycatcher, bigger than a pee wee. I'm leaning towards great crested but not 100% sure

Title: Great Crested Flycatcher
Post by: Joe on July 03, 2007, 12:21:09 PM

http://juliansbirdwatchingphotos.fotopi ... 50933.html (http://juliansbirdwatchingphotos.fotopic.net/p42350933.html)

Here's a shot of one that lives in my backyard.

Joe

Title: Great crested flycatcher
Post by: Al Johnston on July 04, 2007, 11:50:10 AM

Joe, if they're nesting in your back yard, anything particular about the nest box they're  using or are they in a tree cavity. I've been trying to attract them for a couple of years after I saw one checking out my martin house.
     Al

Title: Great Crested Flycatcher Nest Box
Post by: Joe on July 04, 2007, 12:29:10 PM

Nothing special about the box... maybe 10 x 10 or so.  One showed up maybe 7 years ago after I built that box with some scrap wood, and put it up on the pole 12 feet off the ground.  Didn't see it again until this spring.  There's a pair in there now.
Hope this helps.

Joe