Hammond's Flycatcher in PA! ~ November 28, 2000

Joe Zajacek was birding the Monocacy Nature Center with Linda Freedman when he spotted a flycatcher that looked different from the ones normally found here in the East. And besides that, it was late November when almost all flycatchers had already flown south. Word was sent to other local birders. Photos and recordings were taken of the bird, which was very cooperative most of the time. It turned out to be a Hammond's Flycatcher, representing only the 2nd Pennsylvania record and, of course, the 1st record for Northampton County!

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County. Note the contrasting, grayish head with light "teardrop" behind the eye.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County. Here, the bird is stretching its wing.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County. Note the yellowish wash and the dark bill.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County.

Hammond's Flycatcher at the Monocacy Nature Center, Northampton County.

This bird was an addition to both my county and state lists.

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