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ML645315155

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea

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Contributor

Andrew Boycott Media from this contributor Profile

Date

15 Nov 2025 eBird checklist S284680815

Location

Victoria--Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Capital, British Columbia, Canada
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Map Coordinates: 48.4083608, -123.3669585
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Observation details

3rd lifer for me (Andrew) this week! Hasn't happened for years for me within BC. Small, very hyper active bird initially seen amongst flock of bushtits and chestnut-backed chickadees here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6fdQs1v8H7iXA5Sz7 Then later relocated by itself flycatching here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j5GUmE4GBfDZ88ck9 When the bird was flycatching at the second location it was vocalising quite regularly. The bird has an overall blue-gray colouring. If it sits still for a moment it has a noticeable white eyering and has lighter underparts that are more white than blue-gray. It's outer tail feathers are white (reminiscent of DEJU and VESP, but overall much smaller) and it flits them a lot when moving actively in the bushes. Photos and recording to be attached.

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