ML618683004

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

First noted this yellow-bellied kingbird in flight along the west side park fence line as I was driving to the point parking lot. Immediately noted the very dark coal gray head/breast and contrasting white chin which seemed to point to Cassin's. I parked and returned to the area for much better looks at this individual while it perched in wait for passing insects. Yellow-bellied kingbird with very dark coal gray cast to head, back, and breast. Distinct contrasting bright white chin, brown-gray upperparts, brown wings and blackish tail. Structurally a bit smaller than other kingbirds like Western. Initially foraging along the west side of the park, then around the point parking lot, and finally did a circuit of the point. This kingbird had a combative attitude with all tyrant flycatchers in the area. Viewed driving Eastern Phoebe and Vermilion Flycatcher off posts. Last seen flying over the southwest finger of the point heading west over the lake. Early on, I sent out a quick note on this bird to our rare bird alert text group. Bryan, Jane, and Byron were able to follow up on this one with success. Photo'd.

Technical information

Model

OM-1

ISO

4000

Focal length

400 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/7.1

Shutter speed

1/800 sec

Dimensions

1865 pixels x 1399 pixels

Original file size

396.77 KB