Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Hello!

Happened to be in the area, so stopped by today to see a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher found earlier this week at Luther Marsh.  This bird is a vagrant from the southern US (or further south), so is a rare treat to see in Ontario. It is particularly notable for the long tail-streamers that give the bird its name.  I didn't have my camera, but had a camcorder that I use for work with me and took a few shabby stills:

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus)













Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus)













A pretty cool bird in an unexpected place, and a definite Ontario first for me!

Kyle

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