Documentation of
Alder Flycatcher
2016-109
Observer Information
Reporter:
David Dowell
Other Observers:
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Alder Flycatcher
First Date/Time:
5/18/2016 5:40:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
5/18/2016 6:00:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
20 minutes
County:
Kit Carson
Specific Location:
Flagler Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
bushes and trees along seasonal stream south of lake
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
binoculars, camera
Distance:
as close as 20 feet
Light:
sunny; bird seen in both full sun and shade
Description of the Bird
The bird, obviously an empidonax flycatcher, was found moving from perch to perch low in the trees and bushes along a seasonal stream, which was flowing at the time. For a minute or so, the bird was in the same tree as a Least Flycatcher, and the bird of interest did appear larger. Other characteristics I noted were wide, straight-sided tail; olive-colored back; large bill; long primary projection; and complete, narrow eyering.
Thinking the bird was an Alder Flycatcher, I continued to observe the bird for about 20 minutes, hoping the bird would call, and it did. The call, heard four times, was the "peep" call of Alder Flycatcher.
Similar Species Discussion
The "peep" call eliminates similar-looking Willow and Acadian Flycatchers. Willow can be eliminated by visible characteristics, too, because it would have an indistinct eyering and a more brownish back.
Resources Used
Sibley Guide to Birds
xeno-canto.org
Previous Experience
Exerience observing empids since 2012. Previous experience observing several Alder Flycatchers in spring 2015.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
11/28/2016 3:25:00 PM
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