Date: 11/9/26 10:21 pm From: Carol Riddell via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] Vermilion Flycatchers at Northern Latitudes
Someone asked Tweeters if Vermilion Flycatchers have ever ventured as far north as the current Everett bird. One was in Stanwood in December 2018. Another was in White Rock, B.C., in October 2018. Banff, Alberta, had one in April 2026. One was in Whitefish, MT, in April 2026. One was in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, in October 2024. Stony Rapids is in the far northern part of the province. So yes, this species can be found occasionally far north of its normal distribution range. It’s easy to answer such questions by making a species map under the Explore tab in eBird. Even if you don’t keep your observations in eBird, it has many useful tools at your disposal that can answer a range of questions. If you need help in learning to use some of these tools, just ask a birding friend who keeps their checklists in eBird for a quick tutorial.
