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Yellow-breasted Chat (2)

Icteria virens

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 11 2026

Details: male, adult

Point Pelee National Park - A rare and very frustrating bird to see and even tougher to photograph. It skulks in thickets and seldom appears in the open. It took me 90 minutes to have this opportunity.

Date uploaded: Jun 8

Comments (4):
Sue Bishop: Wonderful to see. I haven't seen one in years. Great capture,Brian!
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic capture.

Andean Emerald (43)

Amazilia franciae

Sue Bishop

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 18 2026

#Las Cotingas

Date uploaded: Jun 7

Comments (1):
Chris: There's something simple yet special about this species. Great photo.

Crowned Woodnymph (39)

Thalurania colombica

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 25 2026

Milpe, Mindo Cloud Forest Foundation, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Jun 7

Comments (1):
Chris: Fabulous capture. They are not still for long - terrific job.

Black-chinned Mountain Tanager (12)

Anisognathus notabilis

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Mar 7 2026

San Tadeo, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Jun 6

Comments (2):
Chris: Spectacular photo. What a striking scene.
Brian Morin: Excellent shot.

Hooded Oriole (3)

Icterus cucullatus

Chris

United States (Texas)

Date taken: Apr 7 2026

Almost the same tree as the previous photo of the Bullock's Oriole. La Joya, Texas

Date uploaded: Jun 6

Comments (3):
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic capture, Chris.
Brian Morin: Another good one.

Bullock's Oriole (6)

Icterus bullockii

Chris

United States (Texas)

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Date taken: Apr 7 2026

Seen at La Joya, Texas west of McAllen.

Date uploaded: Jun 6

Comments (3):
Ahmad Shah: Excellent find, well captured, Nice work Chris.
Brian Morin: Nice find and capture.

Black and White Warbler (71)

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Jun 5 2026

Details: female, adult

Bonville - On breeding territory

Date uploaded: Jun 6

Comments (3):
Chris: Stunning all around, but the light is really impressive. Seems like very early or very late-day.
Brian Morin: Yes, end of the day with the bird thankfully on the right side and not too far away.

Green-crowned Brilliant (63)

Heliodoxa jacula

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 25 2026

Details: female

Milpe, Mindo Cloud Forest Foundation, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Jun 5

Comments (3):
Brian Morin: A great shot
Chris: Agree with Brian - what a shot! Congratulations.

Short-billed Dowitcher (14)

Limnodromus griseus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 10 2026

Details: adult

Hillman Marsh - Similar to Long-billed. Bill usually shorter and it begins to gently curve downward about one third of the way from the tip. In spring plumage there is spotting rather than barring on the breast near the bend in the wing which is found in Long-billed.
With dowitchers, no two birds are alike with markings.

Date uploaded: Jun 5

Comments (2):
Chris: A terrific photo and post all around - including the welcomed details on identifications.
Brian Morin: Dowitchers are among the most challenging birds to identify in spring. These are just a few of the helpful hints to consider to separate the species. Fall is a breeze.

Long-billed Dowitcher (71)

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 3 2026

Details: female, adult

Hillman Marsh - An annual spring migrant in very low numbers. This year there were about 20, an exceptional number. Long-bills arrive about 7-10 days before Short-bills making identification easier. Females of both species have longer bills. Bill fairly straight without noticeable droop.

Date uploaded: Jun 4

Comments (3):
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic capture.
Chris: Fantastic is right - perfect lighting!