Magnolia, Flycatcher, and a YRW...

[bernie2112]

Greetings!

These are a few of the fellows we have seen lately:

Yellow Rumped Warbler at Humber Bay East.


Magnolia Warbler at Tommy Thompson.


Alder Flycatcher at Tommy Thompson.


Comments and critique are always appreciated.

Cheers,

Bernie

[thouc]

Very nice pictures! I like the Magnolia Warbler coming right towards the camera.

I'm not quite sure about the ID of the Flycatcher, those guys are difficult. From my book (National Geographic) the Alder Flycatcher should have more of an eye-ring and have more greenish/yellowish. I would say Eastern Wood-Pewee, but I'm not sure.

/Thomas

[bernie2112]

Very nice pictures! I like the Magnolia Warbler coming right towards the camera.

I'm not quite sure about the ID of the Flycatcher, those guys are difficult. From my book (National Geographic) the Alder Flycatcher should have more of an eye-ring and have more greenish/yellowish. I would say Eastern Wood-Pewee, but I'm not sure.

/Thomas

You may be right. I am basing mine on the colour, greener than in the picture, and the song. But was this bird singing the song I heard? I am still investigating!

Thanks for your comments.

Cheers,

Bernie

[thouc]

If you heard it singing, that would be more conclusive.

[Cody]

Very nice pictures! Keep up the good work!

[JTF]

Very nice images. I had a look at my bird book and the only flycatcher showing a small hook on the end of the bill like yours is the Alder.

[The Observer]

Stunning pics... you have certainly frozen a wonderful moment in time! Thanks.

[thouc]

Funny, in my book the Eastern Wood-Pewee has a small hook on the bill, but not the Empidonax Flycatchers :?

[oniedz]

Looked through my bird guides.  The large National Geographic shows a tip only on the Pewee.  Also says that it is distinguishable from the Flycatchers by having longer primary projections.  The Flycatchers' primaries barely reach beyond the base of the tail.  Sibley's says nothing about beak tips.  The Smithsonian Field Guide, which uses photos, shows both birds with beak tips, though doesn't mention it in the descriptions.