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A drab, medium-sized flycatcher. Brownish above and pale below, often with a light yellowish wash on the belly. Watch for constant tail-wagging, and also note duller wingbars than Empidonax flycatchers. Common and familiar throughout eastern North America, wintering as far south as southern Mexico. Usually seen singly or in pairs in relatively open habitats such as woodland edge, brushy fields, or edges of ponds. Often nests under eaves of buildings and other human-made structures. An early migrant, returning north to breed much earlier than other flycatchers. Listen for its harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring, but don’t get confused by Black-capped Chickadee’s higher-pitched, sweet whistled song of a similar pattern! (eBird)
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All puffed against the cool morning air, this phoebe was hoping that breakfast would soon appear.
Whitemud Park, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. June 2022.
A drab, medium-sized flycatcher. Brownish above and pale below, often with a light yellowish wash on the belly. Watch for constant tail-wagging, and also note duller wingbars than Empidonax flycatchers. Common and familiar throughout eastern North America, wintering as far south as southern Mexico. Usually seen singly or in pairs in relatively open habitats such as woodland edge, brushy fields, or edges of ponds. Often nests under eaves of buildings and other human-made structures. An early migrant, returning north to breed much earlier than other flycatchers. Listen for its harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring, but don’t get confused by Black-capped Chickadee’s higher-pitched, sweet whistled song of a similar pattern! (eBird)
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One from last fall, just before it heads down south in search of better weather and food options. one of our earliest returnees, I am looking forward to hearing its distinctive call in May.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. September 2022.
I was surprised to find when I identified this butterfly that it was a peacock butterfly, Aglais io with its wings closed. The drab colouration of the underwings is such a contrast to the patterns on the upper wings shown in the first comment. It is resting on a common nettle, Urtica dioica.
The caterpillars of peacock butterflies feed on common nettles. The adult butterflies feed on the nectar of a variety of flowers.
Taken in a field managed for conservation at the smaller of the two Rytons in Shropshire, England.
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A drab, medium-sized flycatcher. Brownish above and pale below, often with a light yellowish wash on the belly. Watch for constant tail-wagging, and also note duller wingbars than Empidonax flycatchers. Common and familiar throughout eastern North America, wintering as far south as southern Mexico. Usually seen singly or in pairs in relatively open habitats such as woodland edge, brushy fields, or edges of ponds. Often nests under eaves of buildings and other human-made structures. An early migrant, returning north to breed much earlier than other flycatchers. Listen for its harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring, but don’t get confused by Black-capped Chickadee’s higher-pitched, sweet whistled song of a similar pattern! (eBird)
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I think that this is a young Phoebe molting into its first adult feathers. It had just had a really good scratch around the head, hence the disheveled feathers on top. You can also see that the wing coverts are varying lengths as they grow in.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2022.
Drab grayish-brown flycatcher found in deciduous and mixed forests and edges. Nondescript overall with two pale wingbars; bill is usually mostly dark with only limited orange at the base. Note very long wings and larger size than Empidonax flycatchers. Typically seen on a high perch, occasionally sallying out to snatch an insect. Essentially identical to Eastern Wood-Pewee; averages darker overall with weaker upper wingbar, but reliably distinguished only by voice. Listen for buzzy tones, especially the “BREeerr” song.
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. May 2022.
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WINTER ADULT, has rather drab grey-brown and white plumage by comparison, it loses the colourful ruff but retains the dark cap and a suggestion of a crest. If you see them grooming, hold that camera ready, as it will rear up at the end, as above. Seen at lake Garda, Northern Italy.
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A much drabber day than what was forecast so catching this jay coming out of the tree was a fantastic result and the beautiful colours of this beautiful corvid made my day !!
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A drab, medium-sized flycatcher. Brownish above and pale below, often with a light yellowish wash on the belly. Watch for constant tail-wagging, and also note duller wingbars than Empidonax flycatchers. Common and familiar throughout eastern North America, wintering as far south as southern Mexico. Usually seen singly or in pairs in relatively open habitats such as woodland edge, brushy fields, or edges of ponds. Often nests under eaves of buildings and other human-made structures. An early migrant, returning north to breed much earlier than other flycatchers. Listen for its harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring, but don’t get confused by Black-capped Chickadee’s higher-pitched, sweet whistled song of a similar pattern! (eBird)
A pair of phoebes were making their nest below the weir at the end of Charlie Lake. They kept ducking under a support beam less than a meter above the water.
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. May 2022.
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This is actually a Christmas cactus bloom drained of it's color. It's how I feel about winter this year...brown, drab and colorless.
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This drab, ugly field transformed seemingly overnight into a stunning carpet of small golden wildflowers.
Playing with glass and water droplets and last year’s flower pics again. It’s so drab outside right now, so I’m looking forward to the spring green-up! Happy Slider Sunday, everyone!
Note: Hey!! I just noticed that this made Explore!! Wow, so cool! Thanks everyone for the comments and faves! 😃
Another note: I don’t know why this showed up again in Explore. A glitch.
No mist and drab skies in Keswick so decided to try Tarn Hows and a recce for the River Brathay.
On the way I passed Grasmere which was covered in mist and then Rydal where the mist had lifted slightly but was lingering in the woods surrounding it.
I made my way round to the opposite side of Rydal conscious that the mist was being burnt off rapidly. The sun was off to the right from here and was already quite high in an azure sky so opted to go for a tighter shot, albeit a cliched one.
Flat calm water, mist in the woods and broccoli trees with the wonderful Autumn colours of russet and gold coming through meant I could fulfil the 'No visit to the Lakes is complete without a reflection shot,' edict.
Another drab day here today so I decided to upload a Dartford Warbler image from our trip to Spain last year.
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Hotel grounds, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Erebidae
Sub-Family : Erebinae
Genus : Ophiusa
Species : Ophiusa tirhaca
Maybe not as spectacular as some of the Thailand moths but still quite attractive with forewings varying in colour from green to brown.
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A drab, medium-sized flycatcher. Brownish above and pale below, often with a light yellowish wash on the belly. Watch for constant tail-wagging, and also note duller wingbars than Empidonax flycatchers. Common and familiar throughout eastern North America, wintering as far south as southern Mexico. Usually seen singly or in pairs in relatively open habitats such as woodland edge, brushy fields, or edges of ponds. Often nests under eaves of buildings and other human-made structures. An early migrant, returning north to breed much earlier than other flycatchers. Listen for its harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring, but don’t get confused by Black-capped Chickadee’s higher-pitched, sweet whistled song of a similar pattern!
The Eastern Phoebe is the first flycatcher to return to Ottawa after the winter. It is eagerly looked forward to by jaded winter birders.
Dunrobin, Ontario, Canada. April 2019.
Drab grayish-brown flycatcher found in forested areas and edges. Nondescript overall with two pale wingbars; bill usually shows extensive orange on lower mandible. Note very long wings and larger size than Empidonax flycatchers. Typically seen on a high perch, occasionally sallying out to snatch an insect. Essentially identical to Western Wood-Pewee; averages paler overall with stronger upper wingbar, but reliably distinguished only by voice. Listen for clear whistled tones, especially the distinctive “PEE-a-weeEEE!” song. (eBird)
Constance Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2010.
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Out of Winter Drab, dessicated leaves and such, suddenly, as it were, sprang up a clump of Round-Leav'd Cyclamen. A joy each year to behold. I don't know about you but Olymp and I have always had a hard time getting a good photo of this, our Swinebread. The 'nose' of the small flowers faces earthward and from above you see Cyclamen as in the inset photo. But Olymp, on instruction, was able to edge under- and sideward and nose-snapped the flower; see main photo. With our faces so close to earth we felt almost like the swine which are said to root for its tubers.
A drab, brown bird, I have countless times heard this bird bellowing among reeds, caught glimpses of it and, once, saw a blurred, distant fly-by out of the corner of my eye. It has been my nemesis for many years, teasing me with its elusiveness, a master of camouflage.
Perhaps other bird photogs have hundreds of shots and have no idea what I am talking about, but, except for one other day, this bird refused to show itself to me and my camera.
My husband and I had done the rounds of Colusa NWR with only a Great Blue Heron and a bunch of Red-winged Black Birds to show for it. Heading out, I heard the tell-tale deep-chested boom of a bittern and was shocked to see it semi-exposed in the last rays of a setting sun.
We were thrilled to get perching shots, obscuring reeds and all. Holding both my focus and my breath, I watched its behavior. After several minutes of inflating its lungs, it fluffed its feathers and took flight! Proves once again you never know when that One Shot will happen, but if you keep trying, just maybe...
A drab, medium-sized flycatcher. Brownish above and pale below, often with a light yellowish wash on the belly. Watch for constant tail-wagging, and also note duller wingbars than Empidonax flycatchers. Common and familiar throughout eastern North America, wintering as far south as southern Mexico. Usually seen singly or in pairs in relatively open habitats such as woodland edge, brushy fields, or edges of ponds. Often nests under eaves of buildings and other human-made structures. An early migrant, returning north to breed much earlier than other flycatchers. Listen for its harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring, but don’t get confused by Black-capped Chickadee’s higher-pitched, sweet whistled song of a similar pattern!
Walking in fog often provides a visual representation of my thought process. My brain constantly brings different topics into view, but in the process lets others slide into the periphery. Most of the time they are all still there, competing for my attention, but all in varying degrees. In fog I respond to the overall loss of clarity, but also the nuance that is created by relative distance. It's this layering effect I find most appealing as more distant objects eventually recede into nothingness...exactly the same as my mind reacts.
Walking outdoors this morning felt otherworldly. I love seeing familiar places rendered as ones I'm visiting for the very first time. A rich dichotomy as the serenity of fog is ripped apart by this visceral reaction. In these moments I invariably come up with camera angles that never would have occurred to me in normal circumstances.
Near Tucumcari stands what is left of a service station/food mart. What was once bright and colorful, beckoning to travelers, is now a drab eyesore. Rust and maybe a few memories are all that it has to offer....
In the drabness of Winter these Chinese Lanterns in Shaffy's Garden. The plant doesn't hail from China but one can imagine why it's called Chinese Lantern Plant with reference to its fruits.
I tried to discover when that term was first used in English to describe our plant, but even the fine OED couldn't help out. Anyone out there in Flickrland know? Do tell me!
Drab, uniformly brown thrush with slightly warmer belly. Dull yellowish bill and very faint streaks on throat. Very common and widespread throughout Central America; limited U.S. range. Found in a variety of shrubby wooded habitats, towns, and parks. Unique color and blandness makes this rarity unlikely to be confused with other species. Tends to stay on the ground or in low vegetation, either singly or in pairs. Song is a varied series of phrases similar to a mockingbird. (eBird)
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Much to my surprise, I learned that this very plain thrush is actually the national bird of Costa Rica. It was selected for this honour by having the most beautiful song (ebird.org/species/clcrob) rather than the best looks. I would think that choosing the most beautiful bird in Costa Rica would be a very difficult task given the many options, so perhaps this was the most logical choice. They are common and it was always nice to run into them.
Here’s the link to our Costa Rica trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/477692
San Luis Canopy, Alajuela, Costa Rica. March 2026.
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When it's raining in December, and the countryside is alive with shades of brown, when even the grass appears to be yet another shade of brown, the overall impression is one of boring drabness. If one wakes in the morning with the blues, it tends not to get any brighter! Thank heavens for a red car!
A drab, medium-sized flycatcher. Brownish above and pale below, often with a light yellowish wash on the belly. Watch for constant tail-wagging, and also note duller wingbars than Empidonax flycatchers. Common and familiar throughout eastern North America, wintering as far south as southern Mexico. Usually seen singly or in pairs in relatively open habitats such as woodland edge, brushy fields, or edges of ponds. Often nests under eaves of buildings and other human-made structures. An early migrant, returning north to breed much earlier than other flycatchers. Listen for its harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring, but don’t get confused by Black-capped Chickadee’s higher-pitched, sweet whistled song of a similar pattern! (eBird)
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A favourite and familiar flycatcher. This one had just caught a his breakfast. We visit this location each year for the Lincoln Sparrows, but there are lots of other birds, like this flycatcher, to keep up in deep birding mode. (from the archives)
Mer Bleue Bog, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. July 2014.
Tennessee warblers don't have many, if any, descriptive identification features - which I guess is pretty descriptive in its own weird way. The plain drab olive color on its body and dark eye line are about the best ID clues. This one will spend the winter foraging through tropical forests somewhere in Central America.
"Females are drab-coloured, being dull brownish above, and white below with strong dark streaking. They have greyish facial skin, and a greyish-black bill. Juveniles resemble females, but the streaking below is typically not as strong.
As its name implies, the Australasian Figbird predominantly eats figs, although a wide variety of other fruits are eaten as well. Figbirds usually forage high in the canopy, sometimes in the company of Olive-backed Orioles. Large flocks may congregate noisily at prolifically fruiting trees, and remain until the supply of fruit is exhausted."
This drab fall version of Palm Warbler is one of the last migrant warbler species to pass through our area on its journey south.
Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Rexford, NY
Slender and drab songbird of open country. Usually grayish above and streaked below, but some lack streaks in breeding season. Distinguished from similar-looking (unrelated) sparrows by thin bill and lanky appearance with long legs. Walks on the ground with jerky motions and frequently bobs tail. Flocks are often heard as they pass overhead or flush from a barren field; listen for sharp, high-pitched call notes and look for flashing white outer tail feathers. Song, given from a perch or in flight, is an often impressively lengthy series of repetitive, high-pitched notes. (eBird)
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Pipits breed in the high arctic and the rocky mountains, so I usually only see (or more likely hear) these birds during migration. I was thrilled to get such a close up look at this attractive little bird.
Shallow Lake, Cochrane, Ontario. September 2023.
A splash of color in the mostly drab plumage of the spring avifaunae (particularly the icterids/ blackbirds), a male Bullock’s Oriole brightens up the season around Boulder. After spending its winter in the warmer climes of southern Mexico, the orioles return to the western U.S. to breed in the summer. They are one of only a few bird species in temperate North America that construct hanging nests from tree branches to discourage nest predators.
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The drab look of Winter changes when the weather changes in Spring. Flowers bloom and the colors come alive and Summer is here.
This photo is from last January, but it could have been taken during the last few days. It’s cold and dark outside, and Heidi is not impressed by my weather management 😬. Anyway, I usually don’t manage decent captures of grey herons as they’re pretty skittish birds and tend to fly off if someone just looks in their general direction. This one luckily didn’t want to waste energy and allowed me to take a few shots.
A female harlequin duck in the LeHardy Rapids of the Yellowstone River. The spectacular males had left for the season, leaving the drabber looking females behind. But they were so much fun to watch as they bobbed in the rapids and dove into ice cold water for food (nymphs, my guess).
Apparently there are only two "torrent duck" species, the harlequin and the blue mountain duck of New Zealand.