[EBB Sightings] Photos of some recent migrants

Beautiful pictures Glen, I enjoyed all of them, but
particularly of the Rufous Hummingbird.  This series
of diagnostic photos is a real treat.
I too am struggling with the Dusky and believe the
broad yellow lower mandible, blocky head, off-white
throat, and short primary projection track more
closely with Willow Flycatcher. Willow also has a
"whit" call, for what it's worth. Thanks for sharing
your photos!
Bob Power
Oakland, CA
--- Glen Tepke  wrote:

> 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
> g.tepke (at) comcast (dot) net
> www.pbase.com/gtepke
> 
> 
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