The tail is too short for Dusky. The primaries are too short for Hammond's. The
bill is too wide for both Dusky and Hammond's. The eye ring is right for
Western. The bill is right for Western. But not the Western Fly that is
abundant in Oregon. I have seen Cordilleran at Fields and I think that is
right. Having said that I personally would not count it as a separate species.
The Cordilleran at Fields was identified by voice. But don't take my word for
it. Google Cordilleran images for yourself. Maitreya
“Each of us is in truth an idea of the Great Gull and an unlimited idea of
freedom.”
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
All,
While birding Hatfield Lake a couple of days ago I encountered an interesting
empid. I have been on the road, just returned home today and downloaded some
digi-scoped photos
of the bird and entered the trip list into ebird. I have yet to work out the
I.D. and would welcome any comments or suggestions. Could lead to some
interesting discussion and a chance to learn. Photos and notes can be found
here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S7...
Bill Shelmerdine
Olympia WA
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