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brewens

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4. Wow! I get yellow bellied flycatchers here. I never get close enough to get a pic that you can

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat May 20, 2023, 05:11 PM

May 2023

really see what they are though.

It's like watching a cross between a butterfly and hummingbird seeing them hunt. I'm right by this bowl style high school track and those little guys are the only bird you will see land in the middle of a chain-link fence. It's about a month or so until I start seeing them right in my yard. When they fly, you get glimpses of the two white stripes on their wings. There is no mistaking those little guys.

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Watching me thru front door! Friend says great crested flycatcher. [View all] elleng May 2023 OP

Wow, is it a hawk? Walleye May 2023 #1

Great crested flycatcher, says an expert friend. elleng May 2023 #2

Thanks I should've recognized it, I had one land on my porch wire a few years ago Walleye May 2023 #3

Wow! I get yellow bellied flycatchers here. I never get close enough to get a pic that you can brewens May 2023 #4

This one landed on my walking device sitting outside my front door, elleng May 2023 #5

That is a Great Crested Flycatcher - it's very large (for a flycatcher). Probatim May 2023 #6

Thanks, will look and LISTEN! elleng May 2023 #7

Skunk walked past while I studied Great Crested, elleng May 2023 #8

The Merlin phone app is a good way to help identify birds by song Probatim May 2023 #9

I heard NOTHING, just saw bird perched outside door. elleng May 2023 #10

Flycatchers symbolize ''energy, dexterity, and nimbleness'' - and seeing one perched on your walker Donkees May 2023 #11

Thanks, Donk, 'cause such necessary now, elleng May 2023 #12

I didn't know you were so ill, but I trust that you are in very good hands and will be well. Donkees May 2023 #13

PERFECT! elleng May 2023 #14

I'm all caught up with your Health postings and feel confident you are getting the best care :) Donkees May 2023 #15

Thanks, Donk! SWEET bird! elleng May 2023 #16

I looked at the photo you posted of a large bundle of bamboo being carried away ... Donkees May 2023 #17

Wildlife's gone, tho heard goslings may be around. elleng May 2023 #18