Help identifying warbler and Empidonax flycatcher - Eastern Canada (1 Viewer)

[jerlisa]

Hello, first time poster on this site Can anyone help with identification? Both seen this morning near my backyard pond. We have a small deciduous lot in our backyard , near Montreal in Quebec, Canada. I'm a lifelong birder, but still need the book for female/immature warblers and Empidonax flycatchers! I thought ID'ing these would be relatively easy as I got some pretty good shots - but alas I'm still stuck Unfortunately neither was in the mood for singing

 

[Butty]

I'll guess pine warbler. I suspect the photo has an overall green cast.

 

[jerlisa]

I'll guess pine warbler. I suspect the photo has an overall green cast.

Thanks Butty , yes there is a green tint to both photos. Any thoughts on the flycatcher?

 

[chipster454]

Those are great pictures. I agree with Pine Warbler for what it's worth. I struggle with Flycatchers as I'm sure most people do. But I'm seeing Least Flycatcher. I certainly could be wrong though.

 

[Brian J Small]

The identity of the warbler is hidden behind a very green photographic artefact.

Once removed - on attached your original is on right - you can see the slightly buffish wash on rear flanks of Bay-breasted.

Brian

 

[birdmeister]

Agree with Brian re: Bay-breasted Warbler. The flycatcher looks great for a Yellow-bellied to me, even considering the greenish cast.

Two fine birds!

 

[Butty]

Bay-breasted

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Wide greater-covert wing-bar fits that better too.

 

[jerlisa]

The identity of the warbler is hidden behind a very green photographic artefact.

Once removed - on attached your original is on right - you can see the slightly buffish wash on rear flanks of Bay-breasted.

Brian

Thanks Brian - really appreciate that.

 

[jerlisa]

Agree with Brian re: Bay-breasted Warbler. The flycatcher looks great for a Yellow-bellied to me, even considering the greenish cast.

Two fine birds!

Thanks for your help!