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Olive-sided Flycatcher (Click image to enlarge) Taken on 9-1-2012 at Cochran Shoals Unit, Chattahoochee National Recreational Area |
When Mark McShane spotted Oilve-sided Flycatcher via his scope (GPS location this morning: N 33 54.727 W 84 26.995), I was "wow, wow, wow" without knowing how rare this bird really was. Mark winked at me and said "Linda, do you know how rare this bird is?" I had no clue and later I learnt that if we are lucky, this bird is sighted only 1 to 3 times a year and its migration route is normally restricted to the west of Texas. I wanted to snap this bird so badly but Mark then suggested to go to the back of the "sparrow field" to get a closer look at this bird. I was not too happy because I thought this bird might fly off by the time we get there. But what can I say, not only did this bird stay safe and sound on the same branch as Mark predicted, he "dropped" down and dived towards ground to catch his prey consistently! Mark, you are the best!
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Map is obtained from ebird sighting View dynamic map via above link |
Final note: Olive-sided Flycatcher is near threatened (not endangered but number has seriously reduced) due to the lost of snags, tall trees and forest edge at their wintering ground..... - Linda.
Congratulations on a rare find Linda.
ReplyDeleteThanks Trevor ;) ..Got another lifer today, Gosh! I love fall!
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