Always tough at this time of the year. For me, I would also include Acadian to
the list of possibilities.
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> On Dec 8, 2016, at 11:55 PM, Donna Schulman <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Angus,
>
> This looks like the Whatbird discussion:
> http://www.whatbird.com/forum/index.php?/topic/157667-eastern-wood-pewee-nyc/
>
> There is also some discussion now going on, on the New York Birders Facebook
> page.
>
> Donna
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> [email protected]
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>> On Thu, Dec 8, 2016 at 11:41 PM, Angus Wilson <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>> Hi Isaac, Thanks for bring this to everyone's attention.
>>
>> As most readers will already know, the field identification of empidonax
>> flycatchers in the fall can be extremely difficult but not impossible. I
>> think it would be educational and healthy for the list for us to have an
>> online discussion of this bird beyond the usual 'it's still here' updates.
>>
>> Based on the eye ring and shape of the bird the main contenders are WESTERN
>> FLYCATCHER (WEFL) and YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER (YBFL). Even though YBFL
>> pass through New York City area with some regularity on migration they are
>> extremely rare at such a late date, although not unheard of. Using
>> 'likelihood' is therefore not really appropriate and we must rely on images,
>> live views, and if we get really lucky, some vocalization.
>>
>> I'd be very curious to hear the arguments advocating YBFL put forward on
>> Whatbird as mentioned but not expanded upon in John Keane's written
>> comments. Perhaps someone who has seen them can paraphrase?
>>
>> At this late hour I am happy to remain agnostic about the identification and
>> would like to hear the arguments. Any empid in December is exciting and a
>> great find.
>>
>> Hopefully local birders will be able to refind the bird tomorrow and obtain
>> additional photos. If not, we already have a good set of images to chew on.
>>
>> Cheers, Angus Wilson
>> New York City
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Thu, Dec 8, 2016 at 9:45 PM, isaac grant <[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>> This was just posted to ebird. If any are not on it have a look.
>>>
>>> http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S32922727
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