| Common Name | Acadian Flycatcher |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empidonax virescens |
| Type of Report | Rare Species |
| Date of Observation | 07/23/2023 |
| Number Observed | 1 |
| Reporting Observer's Name | Nate Marchessault |
| Mailing Address | 25 Popmunet Rd Falmouth, MA 02536 United States Map It |
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| Date Completed | 07/26/2023 |
| Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 43.8111844 |
| Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | -73.1555702 |
| Place Name | Marsh at intersection of 73E and Willowbrook Rd |
| Township | Sudbury |
| County | Rutland |
| Vermont eBird Checklist URL | ebird.org |
| Time of Day | 07:45 AM |
| Length of Time Observed | 15 minutes |
| Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 50 |
| Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 20 |
| Optical Equipment Used for Observation | NA/audio only |
| Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species | Have heard/seen this species several times in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. |
| I certify that any attachments included with this report were captured during this observation event. | |
| Description of Habitat | Small marsh with upland adjacent |
| Behaviors Observed | Calling |
| Description of Vocalizations | typical call note |
| Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation | Was birding by car along marshes adjacent to Otter Creek on Rt 73 outside of Brandon when I heard this bird vocalize. I stopped the car and observed this bird calling for several minutes both from in the marsh and then hopping into the uplands. It was frequently giving the typical ACFL "weep-weoh" call |
| IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different? | The call of this bird is distinctive and does not overlap with other flycatcher species. Recording provided in eBird checklist. |
| This report was written from notes taken: | Written from Memory |
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