[obol] Winter-time flycatchers

[Dennis P. Vroman]

Hi Otis,

I would think Merlin would count (not what you would consider a Flycatcher).  Come to think of it, I once observed one catch a Dragonfly and feast on it, all while still in flight.

How about American Kestrel, anyone observe them capturing insects on the wing?  They are pretty good at pouncing on them for sure.

Have watched Acorn Woodpeckers "hawking" from the top of utility poles on many an occasion; have not observed this behavior in the winter by them, however.

Dennis (north of Grants Pass)


  Dennis, et al:  Does a Merlin get registered when it is capturing October Caddis over the Rogue River?  An October Caddis  is the size of a small moth (about 2" across between wing tips).  Seen by Vince Zauskey and me at Dodge Bridge.  Among the Woodpeckers, an Acorn Woodpecker paused in direct mid-flight to "hawk" an unknown species of insect, then proceed on course to a Ponderosa  Pine snag, on Roxy  Ann Butte East of Medford  though not in the winter.  Otis Swisher, Medford.

  > 
  > Would be interesting to see just how many different winter-time (late fall 
  > included) non-flycatcher bird species folks are observing capturing insects 
  > on the wing (somewhat flycatcher style at least). We can put Yellow-rumped 
  > Warbler and Cedar Waxwing down by default I would think.
  > 
  > 3 so far, any others to add? Dennis
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