ML619055369

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

**rare; found yesterday by Robyn. Refound the bird very close to where it was yesterday just a little further down at the switchback. (42.8559493, -72.5468599) Beautiful male. I turned around one of the switchbacks and immediately heard much more pure song not that of a BT blue mimic song. Once getting eyes on I could pick out the blue streaked flanks and white undersides. Blue chest band was noticeable but hard to see in overcast skies. Once sun came out the blue really popped and I could make out the bird much better. Blue head, back, and “necklace” were very noticeable in bright light. I believe this bird is undoubtedly on territory. Constant singing and even chasing off another warbler shortly after I spotted it. Photos and audio recording. Incredible lifer!

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Lens

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

ISO

320

Focal length

400 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/5.6

Shutter speed

1/500 sec

Dimensions

5472 pixels x 3648 pixels

Original file size

5.15 MB