[MDOsprey] Olive-sided flycatcher
Bonnie Ott (bott@erols.com)
Sat, 07 Aug 1999 10:16:40 -0400
At 7:00 this morning I spotted an interesting looking bird at the top
of a dead snag behind the house. At first I thought it might have been
an Imm red-headed wp because of the initial impression of large white
wing patches. After grabbing the scope and getting a good look at the
bird I realized it was an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER. It remained at the top
of the snag for a couple minutes and flew up to catch insects 3 times.
It flew off and I spent the next hour canvassing the area trying to
relocate it with no luck.(Did find 40 PURPLE MARTINS). It may reappear
at any time though and I will keep a close watch.
Last fall I had 2 OSF that stayed all day and many folks got over to
see them.
Bonnie Ott (Ellicott city, howard County)
P.S. Yesterday I had a song sparrow and Juv. Chippy at the feeder!