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Possible Olive-sided Flycatcher – comments welcome

On our morning walk (in the wooded area of Point Loma), Keith and I saw what we think was an Olive-sided Flycatcher. It would be early and the light & distance weren't good, so I welcome offline comments. Here's what I saw: Large flycatcher perched upright at the top of a tall tree; large head and bill, with a peak at the back of the head; light throat contrasting with darker face. I had mostly a back view so could not see vest or whether it was white up the center of the front. There seemed to be a small white area that could have been the spot sometimes seen on the flank or rump, but given the distance, I wasn't sure, and the Sibley field guide seems to say that would be seen on juveniles later in the year. Not much movement except for turning its head (no tail flicking) – until it dropped down out of sight. We couldn't wait long, so don't know if it returned to the perch.

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Sara Mayers
Point Loma (San Diego)
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