[EBB Sightings] Photos of some recent migrants

Here are some photos of some recent spring migrants in the East Bay:


Rufous Hummingbird, Garin Regional Park, 6 April

http://www.pbase.com/gtepke/rufous_hummingbird


Hammond's Flycatcher, Mitchell Canyon, Mt. Diablo State Park, 13 April

http://www.pbase.com/gtepke/hammonds_flycatcher

We didn't hear this bird call, but based the ID on the grayish color, 
stocky, large-headed shape; short, deeply notched tail; long primary 
projection; "vested" breast; teardrop-shaped eyering; and short, dark bill.


Dusky Flycatcher, Mitchell Canyon, Mt. Diablo State Park, 13 April

http://www.pbase.com/gtepke/dusky_flycatcher

We saw this bird immediately after seeing the Hammond's, and heard it 
give the characteristic soft "whit" or "whip" call.  We also noted, 
compared to the Hammond's, the longer, less deeply notched tail; shorter 
primary projection; more slender build; narrower eyering; distinct white 
lores, and longer bill.  One mark that does not fit Dusky is the 
yellowish lower mandible; Dusky Flycatcher is supposed to have a dark 
outer half of the lower mandible.  Mid-April is considered early for 
Dusky Flycatcher, but there have been a couple of other reports in the 
state around the same time.


The two flycatchers were seen while birding with Mark Rauzon, Pat 
Bacchetti and Carol Chetkovich.  Comments and corrections on the IDs are 
welcome.

Glen Tepke
Oakland
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