Owen Krout
Well-known member
It seems that the Flycatchers are in the peak of migration right now as I caught some new similar looking ones today and would like some confirmation since new to me.
First is one I first thought to be a Taiga Flycatcher, but on closer viewing seemed to look more like a Red-breasted F., Ficedual parva, to me. Several shy, fast moving and sticking to dense cover made getting an ID pic difficult
Second was similar, but more extensive orange on the breast and not sitting with wings and tail cocked - easier to approach - a possible Mugimaki Flycatcher?
First is one I first thought to be a Taiga Flycatcher, but on closer viewing seemed to look more like a Red-breasted F., Ficedual parva, to me. Several shy, fast moving and sticking to dense cover made getting an ID pic difficult
Second was similar, but more extensive orange on the breast and not sitting with wings and tail cocked - easier to approach - a possible Mugimaki Flycatcher?