Spotted in Estes Park, Colorado. I can't figure this one out. I think it's either a Western Wood-Pewee or a Dusky flycatcher, one I have on my life list, one I don't. It could possibly be a few other Flycatcher species as well.
Going off the Merlin app, the description points to both. For the Pewee, it states "usually seen on a high perch as it watches for prey, then sallies out to snatch insects. After these short flights, it often (but not always) returns to the same perch." It was definitely doing that, even while I was running a table saw nearby (50 feet tops). Plus I figured it was a Pewee as my first impression, partly because of the very slight tuft the Pewee seems to have.
For the Dusky Flycatcher, Merlin mentions a yellow wash on the belly, which I noticed, but was rather subtle. You can see it in the photos, but I think a combination of the phone, scope, and background makes it look more yellow heavy that it really was. It also only made a quick cheep rather than the more complex calls mentioned about the Pewee.
Going off the Merlin app, the description points to both. For the Pewee, it states "usually seen on a high perch as it watches for prey, then sallies out to snatch insects. After these short flights, it often (but not always) returns to the same perch." It was definitely doing that, even while I was running a table saw nearby (50 feet tops). Plus I figured it was a Pewee as my first impression, partly because of the very slight tuft the Pewee seems to have.
For the Dusky Flycatcher, Merlin mentions a yellow wash on the belly, which I noticed, but was rather subtle. You can see it in the photos, but I think a combination of the phone, scope, and background makes it look more yellow heavy that it really was. It also only made a quick cheep rather than the more complex calls mentioned about the Pewee.
