sbruenjes Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I was going back through older pictures.. I had the first bird identified as a least flycatcher, but now I'm not certain.. Is the second picture a least flycatcher? It looks better for one to me, but any help would be greatly appreciated. Both were taken in Essex County in August of 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 This is Essex County in New Jersey? I think that the second bird is a Least Flycatcher, but I'll wait for more knowledgeable folks to weigh in. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I’d say Yellow-bellied for the first, and Least for the second. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Peromyscus said: This is Essex County in New Jersey? I think that the second bird is a Least Flycatcher, but I'll wait for more knowledgeable folks to weigh in. It could also be Massachusetts, NY, Ontario, Vermont, or Virginia. @sbruenjes Which Essex county? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbruenjes Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 Sorry, my fault.. it is Essex County, NJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I agree that 1 is Yellow-bellied and 2 is Least. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Isn't Traill's a better fit for the second bird? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Aidan B said: Isn't Traill's a better fit for the second bird? That was my thought as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, Aidan B said: Isn't Traill's a better fit for the second bird? I’m having a hard time seeing it as one. We can’t see the primary projection, which would definitely settle it. But the eye ring is complete, the wing bars are strong, and overall coloration could fit both. GISS is still Least for me. @sbruenjes do you have any other photos, possibly ones that show the wingtips? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 20 minutes ago, Avery said: I’m having a hard time seeing it as one. We can’t see the primary projection, which would definitely settle it. But the eye ring is complete, the wing bars are strong, and overall coloration could fit both. GISS is still Least for me. @sbruenjes do you have any other photos, possibly ones that show the wingtips? This. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 isn’t a YBFL, looks better for Least 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, blackburnian said: 1 isn’t a YBFL, looks better for Least That I can get behind. The shadows make color judgement tough. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbruenjes Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 This is the only other picture I have of that bird.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbruenjes Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 I found a few more pictures taken the same day, same location.. but I don't think it was the same bird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 10 hours ago, sbruenjes said: I found a few more pictures taken the same day, same location.. but I don't think it was the same bird... Look good for least 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbruenjes Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 OK, I found one more pic from the same trip. Would this one be a lock for a Least? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, sbruenjes said: OK, I found one more pic from the same trip. Would this one be a lock for a Least? This looks good for YBFL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 7 hours ago, sbruenjes said: OK, I found one more pic from the same trip. Would this one be a lock for a Least? Great photo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I agree with YBFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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