Could I please have some advice on a wether this is a Satin or Leadens Flycatcher. We saw it at Sandcamp Road Wetlands. There were two birds a male and female trying to defend a nest from several Brown Honeyeaters. The bird seemed distinctly satin and glossy compared to the Leadens we had also seen in the area. I am still not sure of one of the features which is the darker tail which I read on other forums which may distinguish them from one another.
Hi Michael,
I'm fairly sure that at least the male is a Leaden, the females are even harder to ID.
Have a look at the following links, some of which were shared on this forum a week or so ago, which I found really useful. Baisically, I think the conclusion was that the shape of the breastband is the most reliable indicator. The first link describes it in detail. The colour is unreliable in different lighting conditions
http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=181&pg=1
http://www.graemechapman.com.au/library/viewphotos.php?c=184&pg=1
http://www.absa.asn.au/absainc/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Leaden-Flycatcher.pdf
http://www.absa.asn.au/absainc/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Satin-Flycatcher.pdf
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Thank you Ryu. The male and female were together defending a nest thus I think they are a pair.
I was at Sandy Camp yesterday morning and photographed the female. I'd go with Leaden. Was this near the boardwalk area?
Samford Valley Qld.
Thanks Reflex
There are several nesting sites at Sandycamp. The one we took the photo at is not far from the viewing platform. It is on the path in the tree on the left of the viewing platform. However to see it, it is best to walk along the path between the two ponds heading East.
Thank you for your response.