[EBB Sightings] Photos of some recent migrants

	<940002.88130.qm at web82803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	

Thanks to Bob and Joe for taking the time to study the photos and offer 
their comments.  I considered Willow Flycatcher, but, in addition to 
Joe's points, I would expect a Willow to have a noticeably longer, 
broader and deeper bill.  For example:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nightjar/166171881/in/pool-birdguide

I also wouldn't expect a Willow to have such prominent whitish lores. 
That is supposedly a mark for Dusky, though the lores seem pretty 
variable, so I wouldn't give it too much weight.  Just an additional 
piece of the puzzle.

Glen Tepke
Oakland

Joseph Morlan wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:10:19 -0700 (PDT), Bob Power 
> wrote:
> 
>> 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.
> 
> I would expect Willow to be browner, less gray on the upperparts, and have
> much less or no eyering.  I think the overall shape and eyering pattern is
> better for Dusky.