The time seems auspicious, since the two new birds on my life list are Flycatchers :D.

Although all the guides seem to say these western flycatchers are very similar I had no problem telling these two apart - once I got a look at them both. The Dusky-capped Flycatcher came right up to the front door and looked boldly in the window. I think he must have heard from the toads that we have quite an insect deli going on from dusk to dawn due to our habit of leaving a light on outside.

The goats captured a Brown-crested Flycatcher in their pen the other day. Well, unintentionally, I did. I left the gate to the goats pen open and he must have flown inside after the insects cleaning up the goats mess. When I brought the goats back after a day out grazing, the Flycatcher himself was caught. This is the second one we "caught" by accident - the other had flown through the back sliding window in to my truck! I guess if they are chasing a fly they don't let anything stop them!

Well, we have plenty for them to eat on the ranch, so I'll look forward to seeing more of the flycatchers.

Good birding!