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Rondeau Provincial Park, Oct 2, 2022. Seems to be the last of the flycatchers coming to our yard this year. Birding has been slow the last few days, probably due to strong east winds. Sayornis phoebe The Eastern Phoebe is a loner, rarely coming in contact with other phoebes. Even members of a mated pair do not spend much time together. They may roost together early in pair formation, but even during egg laying the female frequently chases the male away from her. source - allabloutbirds-org

Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada, Sept 24, 2021. Sitting above the little pond wathcing for flying insects. Occasionally does a splash and dash bath. I've not seen them sitting in the water and aggressively bathing like some other birds. Sayornis phoebe In 1804, the Eastern Phoebe became the first banded bird in North America. John James Audubon attached silvered thread to an Eastern Phoebe's leg to track its return in successive years. source- Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

April 26, 2020, Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Not much colour but it's one of our yard birds so I will take what I get. Sayornis phoebe In 1804, the Eastern Phoebe became the first banded bird in North America. John James Audubon attached silvered thread to an Eastern Phoebe's leg to track its return in successive years. source - Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Eastern Phoebe with lunch, Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada, Oct 22, 2018. While looking for the kiskadee, seen, spotted this phoebe with its catch. Reminded me of the bee eaters in Europe. Sayornis phoebe In 1804, the Eastern Phoebe became the first banded bird in North America. John James Audubon attached silvered thread to an Eastern Phoebe's leg to track its return in successive years. source - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Phoebe

Pooof And you thought you were having a humid hair day. This is a young Eastern Phoebe after taking a romp in the bird bath. Sayornis phoebe  The Eastern Phoebe is a loner, rarely coming in contact with other phoebes. Even members of a mated pair do not spend much time together. They may roost together early in pair formation, but even during egg laying the female frequently chases the male away from her.