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Public ForumYour sightings: What did you see or hear?Vermilion Flycatcher

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Vermilion Flycatcher

#1 · 04/22/2025, 8:23 AM

This photo is from Mary M. in Huntington Beach, CA. This male Vermilion Flycatcher was paired with a female and their active nest was close-by. I will rarely give locations of nests, but this nest is high in a tree and hard to see - the male is generally close-by and you will be able to see that flashy red. These flycatchers are in Huntington Beach Central Park East in a eucalyptus tree near the Thomas Ridley bandstand. The female chose her nest site well. People can observe, but cannot get too close. She and her young are safe from us. If you are near this park, try to find time to watch - the male is an active, flashy bird and will be hard to miss. I thank Mary for sending this to me - and she was thrilled to spend time watching these birds. I just wish I could have been with her! Linda

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