1st Round

12/14/2005
Cliff Weisse -- Accept

Excellent documentation including photos and recording of diagnostic song.

12-17-2008.
Darren Clark--Accept

Although the sound recording is hard to hear, it sounds like a Least Flycatcher to me. The written description and photographs also support the identification.

12-16-2008.
Sturts--Accept

The call note is distinctive.

12-20-2008.
Dave Trochlell--Accept

Although not crystal clear, the images are helpful and the sound recording exhibits the Least Flycatcher's diagnostic call

21 December 2008.
Hardy--Accept

Recorded "song" is diagnostic.

12-31-2008.
Doug Ward--Accept

Description good, particularly in discussing call note quality and emphasis. While the photos leave open some questions as to identity, the bird’s general structure does fit with a Least (Empidonax minimus), and from a plumage standpoint, the third photo shows the very dark bar separating the two obvious white wing bars which to me is an important key. Lastly, I think this is the first documentation I have ever reviewed that came with a diagnostic recording – technology can be a wonderful thing.

01-18-2009.
chuck trost--Accept

Good write-up and adequate pictures. I couldn't listen to the call, but am convinced he heard it and it was this species.