1st Round

16 July 2010
Weisse – Accept

17 July 2010
Hardy--Accept

Measurement of wing chord and details of eyering, primary projection, etc. are diagnostic for this bird in hand.

07-20-2010
Darren Clark--Accept

Photograph is helpful, but Jay's description and elimination of other species helps convince me.

07-29-2010
Sturts --Accept

Well described including song and elimination of similar Empidonax species.

7-30-10
chuck trost--Accept

Good picture and write-up.

08-06-2010
Doug Ward--Accept

I was at first a little uneasy with this one based on the description provided as birds in hand do not always exhibit some visual clues, particularly structural indicators, that are apparent in the field. However, bill width and short primary extension are mentioned, and the pale lower mandible is noticeable in the photograph so I believe this is a Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus). Of interest to me is the habitat utilization where this bird was captured during fall migration.

08-07-2010
Dave Trochlell--Accept

Very interesting report!