Barr Lake Flycatcher - Adams County

[JBreitsch - Denver]

I went to Barr to search for the Magnolia Warbler.  I missed that bird but picked up one of the American Redstarts, many Sandhill Cranes, a couple of Brown Creepers and more of the usual assortment. 

 

On my way back to the car, while still on the lake side of the canal, I spotted flycatcher/phoebe type bird.  It started off in the picnic area and made its way north past the Praire Welcome Trail sign.  If it wasn't a juvenile Eastern Phoebe, it was most likely a Traill's Flycatcher; I'm not sure whether it was an Alder or Willow.  Willow would seem to be the more likely suspect.  A visiting birder from California believed it to be one of the Traill's type.  I have three distant photos on my flickr site if you want to join in the frustration. 

 

If anyone was out at Barr and happened to see this bird, I would welcome ID thoughts.

 

John Breitsch

Denver, Colorado

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[JBreitsch - Denver]

The general opinion is that the bird in question is an Eastern Phoebe.  A good lesson for anyone carrying a camera is to take the picture, even when you think there is no chance it will be helpful.  In this instance, I managed just enough of a shot to pin down an ID.  Thanks for everyones help.

 

John