Least Flycatcher - Moucherolle tchébec
During my trip to Prince Edward County during the spring migration, we had one morning that stood out, thanks to a huge influx of birds. As is often the case in this part of the world, a few species were predominant in the arrivals. Thanks to its cheery, loud and persistent call (perfectly captured in its French name) the Least Flycatchers were easily noticed. And that call quickly eliminated the challenges of Empidonax identification.
This bird, found/heard on the edge of Lake Ontario as the sun began to rise, was focused on mating and eating (perhaps not in that order) and as with other birds arriving after a long trip, it was pretty indifferent to a respectful birder/photographer.
During migration, this tiny insectivore will fly over fifty miles a day to get to its breeding grounds.
Least Flycatcher - Moucherolle tchébec
During my trip to Prince Edward County during the spring migration, we had one morning that stood out, thanks to a huge influx of birds. As is often the case in this part of the world, a few species were predominant in the arrivals. Thanks to its cheery, loud and persistent call (perfectly captured in its French name) the Least Flycatchers were easily noticed. And that call quickly eliminated the challenges of Empidonax identification.
This bird, found/heard on the edge of Lake Ontario as the sun began to rise, was focused on mating and eating (perhaps not in that order) and as with other birds arriving after a long trip, it was pretty indifferent to a respectful birder/photographer.
During migration, this tiny insectivore will fly over fifty miles a day to get to its breeding grounds.