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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Joe on May 28, 2007, 11:35:48 PM

Title: Stumped
Post by: Joe on May 28, 2007, 11:35:48 PM

A pair of this bird used this nest box about 7 years ago, then nothing until a few days ago.  I didn't know what it was then (wasn't into birding), and I don't know now.  Too big for a flycatcher.  It's at least 7-8".  Vireo? Female Orchard Oriole?  It had a go at a squirrel today... if that behaviour helps.

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Joe

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Post by: Chris Woods on May 29, 2007, 10:37:57 AM

Looks like a Great Crested Flycatcher to me.

Title: Great Crested Flycatcher
Post by: worth on May 29, 2007, 06:38:36 PM

Yes, definitely looks like Great Crested Flycatcher which is a cavity nesting species. Should be quite vocal also with a loud weep-weep-weep sound from high up in the trees.
Dave

Title: re: Great Crested Flycatcher
Post by: Joe on May 29, 2007, 09:56:21 PM

Thanks.

Joe