Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)
Above and below: A Great Crested Flycatcher in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/11/2011).
Below: A Great Crested Flycatcher in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/8/2010).
Below: A Great Crested Flycatcher in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (6/18/2011).
Below: A Great Crested Flycatcher in southern Florida in February 2005.
Below: A Great Crested Flycatcher in Prince George's Co., Maryland (6/29/2008).
Below: A juvenile Great Crested Flycatcher was our best find on Assateague Island (11/13/2011). This first November record for Worcester Co. was many times over less likely than an Ash-throated Flycatcher. Nearly all of our Great Crested Flycatchers depart by October, and any November Myiarchus is much more likely to be a western vagrant Ash-throated. It was spotted by Kevin Graff and carefully identified by our team in the state park. It eventually confirmed our impression of field marks with three diagnostic "Weeeep!" calls. It was successfully chased by the Assateague and Route 611 parties. Incredible!