Documentation of
Alder Flycatcher
2015-151
Observer Information
Reporter:
David Dowell
Other Observers:
Bill Kaempfer
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Alder Flycatcher
First Date/Time:
5/25/2015 11:50:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
5/25/2015 11:55:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
5 minutes
County:
Sedgwick
Specific Location:
Ovid Woods
Number:
2
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
woodlands along stream
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
binoculars, camera
Distance:
60 feet
Light:
shade beneath trees
Description of the Bird
The empids were seen on low perches in bushes and trees near the creek through the Ovid Woods. Each bird had long primaries, a broad and straight-sided tail, an olive-colored back, grayish wash on the breast on an otherwise whiteish underside, grayish face, complete and narrow eyering, and large bill. Each bird called "peep" many times (audio recording included with this report).
Similar Species Discussion
Willow and Acadian Flycatcher were also considered. The "peep" call and complete eyering eliminate Willow. The "peep" call eliminates Acadian.
Resources Used
Sibley Guide to Birds
xeno-canto.org
Previous Experience
Experience observing empids since 2012. Experience observing Alder Flycatchers in the field beginning in May 2015. Familiarity with empid calls and songs previously from listening to recordings on xeno-canto.org.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
11/27/2016 9:59:00 PM
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