Mountsberg - help confirm 2 species?

[Mathew Rossi]

Looking at a few books I think this is a Golden-crowned kinglet and the second an Eastern Phoebe, they're a tiny bit different than my ref pics, can anyone confirm? The GK Kinglet had the yellow you can see but also a prominent strip of vibrant orange on his head.

Thx.

[Brian Bailey]

You're right on both.

Most of the flycatchers are difficult to ID strictly on plumage, but phoebes are the only ones you're likely to find this early in the spring.

BB

[Misty01]

nice catches, where abouts were you at mountsberg??

[Mathew Rossi]

These were both seen along the Lakeshore Lookout trail. The GC Kinglet was inland a bit from the shore hiding in some cedars. Pretty small little buggers and they move quick, I only managed a few shots. The phoebe was farther towards the highway along the fringe of some new evergreen tree plantings.

[Misty01]

Thanks Matt my husband and I go to Mountsberg quite a bit. I'll have to keep my eyes out  

[Howieh]

I was shooting butterflies(?) last week in Bestview Park (Bayview, Steeles area) when I spotted the GCK. I wasn't sure about it until I saw your post (very nice shot, btw) because I wasn't quick enough to get a shot. Cute bird, but like the chickadees they don't sit still for very long.