Date: 6/30/26 4:17 pm From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Sometimes... they pose (Olive-sided Flycatcher photo studies)
Hi birders,
Some birds are notoriously skulky, and hence difficult to photograph. In
contrast, some species, like the "tyrant" flycatchers (family
tyrannidae), will perch conspicuously and allow themselves to be
photographed.
The "Olive-sided Flycatcher" normally perches conspicuously at the top
of trees, loudly calling for beer. ("quick, THREE-BEERS!" is the sound
mnemonic to recognize this species' song.). Today, the neighborhood
Olive-sided Flycatcher was mostly silent. But it did pose on a nearby
wire, for some hurried eye level photo studies, from our home's second
floor. Click the links to see two of the better images:
Although mostly a monochromatic bird, for some unclear reason I find it
an interesting subject. Perhaps because it does not put up with any bs
from others. It establishes fairly large breeding territories, and
strongly defends it's nest from all comers including hawks, jays, and
more. However, like many species, it is somewhat in trouble. A number of
regional authorities list it as endangered, a sensitive species, or
species of concern.
