** Lisa asked -


> Has anyone ever recorded a verified occurence of a Pacific-slope
Flycatcher in western Washington in February? I >heard a single
SEE-O-WEET yesterday but would not expect to find one so early.
Alternately, are there any species >known to mimic this Flycatcher?

Some Ruby-crowned Kinglet songs of central and northern BC have phrases
which match the typical Pacific-slope Flycatcher song. It is heard
during the transition from one set of louder chants to another. I have
been foxed more than once. Are your Ruby-crowneds singing yet? A bit
early, but then it seems to be leaning toward an early spring in some
areas.

Jack



Jack Bowling
Prince George, BC
mailto:jbowling at direct.c