Documentation of
Alder Flycatcher
2017-087
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steven Mlodinow
530 Peregrine Circle,
Longmont,
CO 80504-8806
E-mail:
smlodinow@gmail.com
Other Observers:
None
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Alder Flycatcher
First Date/Time:
5/30/2017 7:05:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
5/30/2017 7:08:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
1-2 minutes
County:
Sedgwick
Specific Location:
Sand Draw State Wildlife Area
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Swarovski 12x50
Distance:
as close as 30 feet
Light:
Fair
Description of the Bird
Heard the Pip/Peep of an ALFL. Pished bird in, lighting not great. Bird had low, rounded crown that I associate with ALFL, a smallish bill for a "Traill's" Flycatcher, somewhat stout appearance (that I also assoicate with ALFL; don't have better way of describing), and long primary extension. Could not assess back color well. Narrow complete eyering. Wingbars present, seemed bold, but hard to assess contrast accurately in light. Same with tertial edges. Watched/heard bird for at least 2 minutes.
Similar Species Discussion
WIFL -- call not whit of this species nor various odd harder calls produced by some w WIFLs (which should have shorter primaries)
HAFL -- sounds somewhat similar but smaller billed, blockier head, smaller tail
Previous Experience
Moderate with ALFL, extensive with WIFL and HAFL
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Materials Available
Photographer: Mlodinow
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Date Documentation Submitted
6/29/2017 11:23:00 AM
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