Late this morning Adam Troyer saw a Say’s Phoebe at his family’s farm, 51 Tomak Rd in Candor. He called me about it, asking if someone could come out and confirm it. He called again a little over an hour later to say that unfortunately he was unable to refind the bird after the first call. If it turns up again, he’ll call again, and I’ll send out a text rare bird alert. It was a life bird for him, so he was hoping for corroboration, but when I had more time to talk during the second call, his description sounded good: Much like an Eastern Phoebe in flight; a bit larger than an Eastern Phoebe; dark gray on the head; paler gray on the back; more prominent wing bars than on an Eastern Phoebe; black tail; gray breast; yellowish orange belly; perching on a fencepost and dropping to the ground to catch food; also perching in a tree top; and unfortunately flying beyond sight of his siblings. So, keep an eye out.
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